Trudeau warns of ‘severe costs’ for Russia as U.S. reports say Ukraine invasion likely
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Justin Trudeau's comment came in the wake of reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine and has communicated that to the Russian military.
Canada is “standing firm” with Western nations and is prepared to impose “severe costs” if Russia decides to invade Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
His comment came in the wake of reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine — and has communicated that decision to the Russian military.
“We’re all concerned that Russia is continuing to build up its troop presence and looking actively for excuses to act. Instead, Russia must de-escalate,” Trudeau said.
“This is an evolving situation, but the bottom line is this: we’re not seeking confrontation with Russia, but we’re resolved to stand firm with the Ukrainian people’s right to determine their own future.”
Russia has been building up its forces near Ukraine, with well over 100,000 troops lined along the border. While French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke to Putin in Moscow this week, said Putin had pledged not to further escalate the tensions, reports suggest the Russian leader may have changed his mind.
Speaking at a Friday media briefing, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned an invasion “could begin at any time.”
“I will not comment on the details of our intelligence information, but I do want to be clear: it could begin during the Olympics, despite a lot of speculation that it would only happen after the Olympics,” he said.
“We are ready either way.”
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