Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a strong commitment to support Ukraine during his address at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Latvia on Wednesday.
He pledged that Canada would stand by Ukraine "with as much as it takes, for as long as it takes."
Trudeau emphasized the importance of sending a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Canada will be there for Ukraine alongside our other allies with as much as it takes, for as long as it takes," he stated.
He also highlighted the significance of multi-year commitments in the new security guarantees being offered by Western nations. These commitments aim to prevent Putin's strategy of "waiting out and grinding down" allied forces from succeeding.
The Canadian Prime Minister acknowledged that ending the war in Ukraine and facilitating its acceptance into NATO would require significant effort over the coming years.
He expressed Canada's unwavering support for Ukraine's membership in the alliance, stating that it would happen "when conditions allow."
Trudeau also addressed the issue of cluster bombs, firmly stating that Canada would continue to oppose their use. This statement came in response to the recent decision by American President Joe Biden to send these controversial weapons to Ukraine.
The move has faced criticism both domestically and internationally, with many pointing out that Biden's former press secretary, Jen Psaki, referred to the use of cluster bombs as a "war crime" in 2022.
During his speech, Trudeau also expressed support for the importance of international borders. He highlighted Ukraine's fight to ensure that borders, whether their own or elsewhere in the world, maintain their significance.
However, Trudeau's comments on international borders received criticism on Twitter, with some users pointing out the inconsistency in his stance. They questioned why the same standard was not upheld within Canada.
The Prime Minister's address at the NATO Summit showcased Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its determination to prevent further aggression from Russia.
Trudeau's strong stance against the use of cluster bombs and his support for international borders underscored Canada's position on these critical issues.
However, his remarks also sparked debate and criticism, highlighting the challenges and complexities of maintaining consistent policies both domestically and internationally.
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