The Prime Minister said that, as a middle power, Canada understands how important it is to protect the rules-based international order

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opposed any deal letting Russia keep Ukrainian land, saying it would encourage other countries to break international rules.

Speaking to a NATO meeting, he highlighted Canada’s $19.5 billion aid to Ukraine and stressed the need to defend global stability.

Trudeau defended his plan to raise military spending to 2% of GDP by 2032 after criticism of Canada’s low defense funding.

He warned against isolating Ukraine, saying continued support is crucial to stop further global conflicts.

  • electric_nanEnglish
    71·
    6 hours ago

    “International rules”? Is that a thing?

      • electric_nanEnglish
        4·
        5 hours ago

        I just have to laugh every time I hear people pretend it means anything other than “powerful countries doing whatever they want”.