Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to Ukraine’s president and met virtually with other G-7 leaders following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
He says innocent people, including children, are now facing violence and chaos.
We spoke with Daria Hryckiw, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in London, regarding how quickly events have transpired in her home country.
Canada is bringing in stronger sanctions against Russia in the wake of its military strikes against Ukraine.
Trudeau says Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, calling Russia’s actions an attack on democracy, international law, human rights and freedom.
Fifty-eight people and entities connected to Russia, including key political leaders, oligarchs and their families, as well as the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group are being sanctioned by Canada, along with several major Russian banks.
Premier Doug Ford and the leaders of Ontario’s three main opposition parties, meanwhile, are expressing support for Ukraine and condemning Russia for its large scale invasion.
His government is set to provide $300,000 in humanitarian aid and settlement services for Ukrainians.
Hryckiw says she is thankful for Canadian support.
With that, she notes she is still struggling to wrap her head around the current situation.
Air raids are sounding in Kyiv, as Russian troops move to the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital.
Kyiv’s mayor says at least three people were injured when a rocket hit a multi-storey apartment building, starting a fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 100 people — both civilians and servicemen — have been killed so far, and Russia’s claims of only targeting military sites is a lie.
