Canada Pledges Unwavering Support for Ukraine with New Aid Package

New Sanctions Against Russia

• 🇨🇦 Canada is imposing new sanctions on over 40 Russian entities and individuals involved in evading existing sanctions.
• 🚢 Over 200 vessels in Russia's "shadow fleet," used to circumvent sanctions, are also being sanctioned.

Additional Military and Financial Aid

• 🚁 Canada is providing over $2 billion in additional military assistance to Ukraine, including drones, helicopters, and munitions.
• 💰 A further tranche of over $2 billion in loans is being dispersed, based on frozen Russian assets.
• 🤝 Canada will coordinate these contributions with European and other allies.

Ukraine's Perspective on Peace Negotiations

• 🕊️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the need for continued pressure on Russia to facilitate peace negotiations.
• 🤝 He expressed gratitude for Canada's "unwavering support" and highlighted the importance of strong soldiers on the battlefield until Russia is ready for unconditional ceasefire talks.