Trudeau Scolds Heckler At Ukraine Solidarity Rally

Daniel ChaitinFebruary 25, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau At an event Friday night marking the one-year anniversary, a heckler was warned Russia invades Ukraine.

The confrontation took place downtown Toronto, where Trudeau gave a speech in which he expressed solidarity with the Ukrainians. CTV News.

“A year ago today, Ukrainians woke up to the horror of war in their…” Trudeau spoke before he stopped to address the man shouting from his audience.

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“Hey sir, I think Ukrainians could tell you a little bit about freedom and liberty.” Trudeau snapped. “So why don’t you settle down?”

“This is a night for them, not for you,” Trudeau continued to speak, as cheers broke out among the crowd. “This is a night for Ukrainians, not for you.”

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“If you want to stand and cheer with Ukraine, do that,” He continued. “You want to wave that Ukrainian flag, please do. But let people celebrate that Ukraine is still standing and Canada stands with it.”

Russia started what it called a “special military operation” In Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This conflict has caused thousands of deaths, and forced millions to flee their homeland.

Russia’s forces achieved seizing Ukraine is home to approximately 25% of the world’s population.However, the Ukrainians were able to stop their advance thanks to the support of a coalition including Canada and the United States.

Canada’s government declares it has taken responsibility Assistance worth billions of dollars Ukraine during the last year. Trudeau also stated that more than 167,000 Ukrainians had sought refuge in Canada since the outbreak of conflict. per CBC News.

“We are all inspired by the courage and tenacity of those who stayed behind to defend Ukraine,” He stated.

New Ipsos polling in Canada Support for Ukraine in the Conflict is broad, but nearly half of those surveyed said that their country can’t afford to give more financial support to Ukraine. Global News.

Trudeau clarified on Friday that the Canadian government will continue to work to sanction Russia and provide aid to Ukraine.

“The Government of Canada will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes,” Trudeau’s Office A press release Outlining the latest pledge by the prime minister to impose more sanctions on Russia and send tanks and ammunition for the Ukrainian defenders.

Last week, other world leaders gave major speeches on the conflict that lasted one year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine was guilty of committing crimes during Tuesday’s state-of the nation address to Russia’s National Assembly. “Western masters” Of starting the war. “We are using force to end it,” He said that Moscow had no plans to retreat.

Last week, President Joe Biden surprised Ukraine’s capital Kyiv by making a surprise visit. He met with Volodymyr Zelensky (the Ukrainian President), and then delivered a defiant speech from Warsaw, Poland. “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Never,” Biden said Tuesday

Biden also exhorted the Russian people to reject Putin’s claims that Russia started the war on Ukraine and threatens Russia’s very existence.

“I speak once more to the people of Russia,” Biden said. “The United States and the nations of Europe do not seek to control or destroy Russia. The West was not plotting to attack Russia, as Putin said today. And millions of Russian citizens who only want to live in peace with their neighbors are not the enemy. This war was never a necessity. It’s a tragedy.”