February 24th marks a sad anniversary: that of two years of war in Ukraine. Many politicians used the day to reiterate their support for the people still struggling against Russia's illegal invasion.
On this occasion, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defense Minister Bill Blair traveled to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, to reiterate Canada's position in the face of this conflict.
“Two years after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Canada’s support for the Ukrainian people remains unwavering,” Trudeau tweeted.
Two years after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Canada's support for the Ukrainian people remains unwavering.
To reaffirm this support, I am in Kiev @CAFreeland And @BillBlair. Stay tuned for updates we will release later.
– Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 24, 2024
“Despite Russia's incessant attacks, Ukrainians remain strong. We must continue to support them,” he added in another tweet.
Despite Russia's relentless attacks, Ukrainians remain strong. We must continue to support them.
Therefore, today, the President @ZelenskyyUa and I signed a historic security agreement. This agreement will enable Canada to provide… pic.twitter.com/Scj66LCIpJ
– Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 24, 2024
“For two years, Ukrainians have been defending their lives, their land, their language, their culture, their history and their identity. Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom and ours. In Kiev we reaffirm that we will stand in solidarity with Ukraine until its victory,” the Defense Minister emphasized.
For two years, Ukrainians have been defending their lives, their land, their language, their culture, their history and their identity.
Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom and ours.
In Kiev we reaffirm that we will stand in solidarity with Ukraine until its victory. https://t.co/YzQziBuf3V
— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) February 24, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly also highlighted the sad date by sharing a video of support recorded with several of her counterparts. “We stand with Ukraine. We stand with Ukraine. Slava Ukraine!” she said in a message attached to the post.
Quebec Premier François Legault addressed the issue at the National Assembly on Friday. “Quebec is linked to Ukraine and will remain so until the end of the war,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
Opposition members of the federal government have also expressed their support for the Ukrainian people.
“Two years ago, Putin began his brutal and illegal war that resulted in the murder of thousands of Ukrainians. We stand with Ukrainians defending their country and those who have been forced to flee,” said New Democrats leader Jagmeet Singh.
Two years ago, Putin began his brutal and illegal war that resulted in the murder of thousands of Ukrainians.
To the Ukrainians defending their country and those who have been forced to flee – we are with you.
New Democrats stand for peace, justice and solidarity for Ukraine.
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) February 24, 2024
“The Ukrainian people fought back with unshakable determination. They haven't given up and neither should we. “Canada will always stand with Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy against Putin’s tyranny,” said Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre.
It has been two years since Ukraine faced Putin's illegal and unprovoked invasion.
The Ukrainian people fought back with unshakable determination. They haven't given up and neither should we.
Canada will stand by Ukraine in its fight forever.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) February 24, 2024