Canada Seizes $5B in Russian Assets for Ukraine, Defying US Inaction
At a Kyiv summit marking the war’s third anniversary, Prime Minister Trudeau announced $5 billion in aid for Ukraine, the first tranche from seized Russian assets. This commitment includes 25 additional light armoured vehicles, support for energy security, and four F-16 flight simulators. Trudeau reiterated Canada’s support for Ukraine’s role in peace negotiations and emphasized the need to prevent a return to might-makes-right principles. Canada will continue training Ukrainian troops and assisting in post-conflict recovery and rebuilding.
John Q. Hosedrinker