Tag: Russia
Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Paris Olympics, says French president
The International Olympic Committee condemned Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce.
Vladimir Putin on brink of 6 more years in power as Russia’s election begins
Russia began three days of voting on Friday in an presidential election that is set to extend the rule of Vladimir Putin by six more years.
Canada echoes U.S. warning of ‘imminent terrorism risk’ in Moscow
The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
U.S. warns citizens to avoid crowds in Moscow over potential attacks
The U.S. embassy in Moscow is advising citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for the next 48 hours due to concerns of "imminent plans" by extremists to target large gatherings.
‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair
Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.
Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to Navalny death
Mélanie Joly announced the sanctions Sunday, saying the officials were involved in the violation of Navalny’s "human rights, his cruel punishment and ultimately, his death."
West runs risk of nuclear war if they sent troops to Ukraine: Putin
President Vladimir Putin says Western countries risk provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow has weapons to hit targets in the West.
Macron says Western troops on ground in Ukraine not ‘ruled out’
Macron spoke after a meeting on Ukraine in Paris brought together over 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials in Paris.
Poland wants allies to keep taking Ukraine war seriously, Canada ambassador says
With support for Ukraine reportedly waning in other Western countries, Canada's ambassador to Poland urges allies to remain engaged in the war against Russia.
Canada is facing ‘irrelevance’ on world stage, ex-defence chief warns
When asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.
Alexei Navalny’s body has been handed to his mother, aide confirms
Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, thanked “everyone” who had called on Russian authorities to return Navalny’s body to his mother.
Trudeau signs new Ukraine security pact during Kyiv visit
The agreement is aimed at fortifying both the Ukrainian military and the country's struggling economy, as world leaders mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Trudeau, Western leaders in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia invasion
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday.
Two years after Russian invasion, Ukrainians continue to arrive in Manitoba
Nearly 29,000 Ukrainians have presented to Manitoba's reception centre at the Winnipeg airport with more than 23,600 provincial health cards issued.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia for 2nd anniversary of Ukraine war
Canada has joined the United States and the European Union in slapping new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary its invasion of Ukraine
