Critical statements continue to come from countries regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. Finally, there were statements from Canada such as intimidation to Russia. Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. After the meeting, the two ministers made a joint statement to the press.
“SOVEREIGN NATIONS CANNOT BE ERASE MAP AND NATO CANNOT BE DIVIDED”
Stating that they are ready to defend NATO territory and that they will continue to support Ukraine, Anand said, “Russia is testing the will of Canada, the United States and our allies and partners. Russia cannot redraw the maps to suit its own purposes. Russia cannot inconclusively erode the rules-based international order. “Sovereign nations cannot be wiped off the map and NATO cannot be divided. In fact, we are more united than ever before, as we saw in Germany this week.” he said.
“CANADIAN SOLDIERS TRAIN UKRAINIAN COLLEAGUES”
Noting that they supplied the M777 howitzer cannon system to the US and the Ukrainian army last week, Anand said, “I can confirm that Canadian soldiers are currently training their Ukrainian counterparts in the use of these weapons.” used the phrase.
The Canadian minister stated that his country will also send 8 armored vehicles to Ukraine in the coming weeks and will continue to provide Ukraine with the equipment it needs to fight and win.
Austin also stated that they continue to supply weapons to Ukraine from their own stocks, and thanked Anand for Canada’s contribution to this issue.
The US minister said that with his Canadian counterpart, they discussed many issues, from regional issues, especially the North American continent and glaciers, to the fight against China in the Indo-Pacific region. (AA)