Trudeau says Russia looking for ‘excuses’ to invade Ukraine
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will continue to support the Ukrainian government, but has not yet committed more military aid as tensions with Russia remain high.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Russia of looking for “excuses” to ramp up hostilities against Ukraine as NATO allies make another diplomatic push to avoid armed conflict.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa Wednesday, Trudeau said the Canadian government will continue to support Ukraine “based on what is best for the people of Ukraine and what is best towards keeping peace globally.”
But the prime minister stopped short of saying Canada will follow the U.K.’s lead in providing “defensive” weaponry to Ukrainian security forces.
Asked directly why his government has yet to decide on increased military aid to Kyiv, Trudeau suggested sending weapons could be used as a pretext for Russia to ramp up hostilities.
“One of the things that we have seen is that Russia is looking for excuses or reasons to continue and even escalate its aggression against Ukraine,” Trudeau said.
“We’re looking at many different factors when we make decisions on how to best support the people of Ukraine. The bottom line is we will be there to continue supporting the people of Ukraine through multiple levels and layers of support.”
With more than 100,000 Russian troops massing on the Ukrainian border, U.S. and NATO allies have spent weeks warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to once again invade the former Soviet state.
Putin has denied any intention of invading Ukraine, claiming the increased military presence is in response to provocations from the West.
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