President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zhelensky, In a bitter speech in the federal parliament on Tuesday, called on Canadian elected officials to imagine the Russian army besieging the city of Vancouver, the bombing of the CN Tower in Toronto and the fall of Montreal into enemy hands. He used the opportunity to plead with Canada to protect his country’s airspace.
“How many ship missiles must fall on our cities before you can accept them [de protéger l’espace aérien] ? The Ukrainian president asked Canadian lawmakers, especially in the House of Commons room in Ottawa, which was packed with explosives.
His 12-minute speech from the bunker and in parliament was shown on two large screens, Volodymyr Zelensky described.Russian invasion His country in an attempt to “destroy” his country. He thanked Canada for its support, while lamenting that its allies were asking for “a little patience” rather than help end the war.
“I know you support Ukraine. We are allies, friends, but I want you to understand how we feel every day. We want to live. We want to win. You have to succeed to survive. ⁇
Mr. Zhelensky challenged the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau In his first name, he called for tougher sanctions against Russia and increased military support for Ukraine. “We ask for more of your leadership and urge you to do more, Justin.”
The President of Ukraine reiterated His war crimes charges Directed against Russian forces. He recalled the “massive eruptions” that had devastated cities across his country over the past 20 days. Airports, schools and “nurseries” have been hit by bombs, while in Mariupol, the number of local officials says about 2,500 people have died, “there is nothing to eat, ‘sighed Mr. Jelensky.” Obviously, I do not like anyone, but That is where we live. ⁇
Guests gathered in the arena to chant “Slava Okraini!” (“Glory to Ukraine”) followed by a three-minute applause.
Champion of Democracy
President of the Ukrainian country Looks like a hero All over the world since the beginning of the occupation of his country by its powerful neighbor Russia in mid-February. Justin Trudeau personally invited him to speak with elected officials His recent trip to Europe. The two have spoken on the phone several times over the past few weeks.
Prime Minister Trudeau, speaking for the first time on Tuesday, described Volodymyr Zhelensky as a “friend,” the second largest immigrant to Ukrainians in Canada, with a population of nearly 1.4 million.
“I have always seen you as the champion of democracy. Now the democracies of the world are lucky to have you as a champion,” Justin Trudeau said. President Zhelensky welcomed him with his hands on his heart, while all the elected officials stood up and praised him.
However, no member of the Canadian government has promised to mobilize military aircraft To protect the airspace Ukraine, as requested by its President.
“It is not the intention to declare international conflict, so World War III,” said Union Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie after the event. He says he is “creative” in helping to equip Ukraine, but does not mention any change in his strategy of announcing almost daily additional aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. A Fifteen Russian officers Paid an additional price on Tuesday.
Consensus in Ukraine, but not in the air
Interim Conservative Party leader Candice Bergen took the Ukrainian president’s request to his colleagues in parliament during his own speech on Tuesday. “We need to do more with our allies to protect Ukraine’s airspace. Conservatives call for” minimal security ” Humanitarian corridorsThis helps to evacuate the residents of the bombing cities.
In the interview home workCharles-Philippe David, founder of Ra ரl-Tundrand, President of Strategic and Diplomatic Studies at UQAM, called on Canadians to be “more favorable” to action. He said he saw Zhelensky’s speech as a way to “prepare public opinion.” Canada’s intervention in this conflict, “if it gets worse”.
The expert also hopes that Canada will support the creation of a “humanitarian flyover” to deliver food by air to certain cities in Ukraine, such as Kiev. He added that Western nations could monitor existing humanitarian routes to ensure their safety. “There is a staircase between watching the butchery scene and going to war against Russia. [de mesures que le Canada peut prendre]. ⁇
Chairman of Volume Québécois, Yves Francois BlanchetUnder the pretext that the Canadian forces are on a “nuclear BB” scale, there is no need to mobilize the air force in Ukraine.
Both mMe However, on Tuesday, Bergen and Mr Berkeley called for further relief from the bureaucratic process surrounding the reception of Ukrainian refugees in Canada. “We welcome Ukrainians seeking asylum,” the leader stressed New Democrats, Jagmeet Singh.
Canada has already banned all imports of Russian oil, imposed significant sanctions on relatives of the Moscow regime, and in particular prevented it from receiving funding from its central bank. At the same time, the country promises Facilitates the reception of Ukrainian refugees And is already assisting the local military by sending deadly weapons such as anti-tank equipment.
Mr. Zhelensky addressed the British House of Commons last week and is expected to repeat the experience with US elected officials on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has intensified. Three million people Leaving the country so far, new air strikes The capital, Kiev, was targeted on Tuesday.
