Two-Year Anniversary of Russia's Brutal Invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2024
Two years ago today on February 24, 2022, Russia launched its further brutal invasion of Ukraine with a full-scale military assault across the entire country.
Our government has said that “Canada will stand with the Ukrainian people until they win” and that “victory is the only option”. Victory is the only option because Ukraine's victory is vital to Canada's security.
If Russia wins it will not stop at Ukraine. If Russia wins Europe, the US and Canada will be next in defending ourselves against Russian aggression.
So, every Ukrainian soldier fighting today is one less Canadian who will have to fight in the future. Every dollar spent today is millions of dollars less that we will have to spend in the future. Our government understands this and that is one of the reasons that Canada has been a global leader in supporting Ukraine.
Unfortunately there are some political parties in western countries, including here in Canada, who are questioning whether this fight is worth continuing, whether our support should continue. There are some elected officials who are consistently voting against military, economic and other support for Ukraine.
On this two year anniversary, I urge us all to redouble our resolve to ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs to achieve a decisive victory - Because victory is the only option to protect our security, our economy and our freedom.
The President of Ukraine, His Excellency, Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addresses the Canadian Parliament / Le Président Ukrainien, Son Excellence, Monsieur Volodymyr Zelenskyy, s'adresse au Parlement canadien
Ottawa, ONTARIO, on September 22, 2023.
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Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services
