Trudeau assures Zelensky Canada will continue to help Ukraine

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this in a statement flowing his phone call with Ukrainian President Vodymyr Zelensky.

"The Prime Minister reiterated Canada's commitment to providing humanitarian, military, financial, and other assistance to the government and pele of Ukraine for as long as is necessary, to safeguard their free, democratic, and secure future," Trudeau's office said.

According to the statement, the two leaders also discussed the latest develments on the ground in Ukraine and condemned Russia's ongoing attacks.

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"The Prime Minister extended his warmest wishes to those in Ukraine preparing to celebrate Orthodox Christmas, even as they continue to endure Russia's strikes against them and on their country's essential infrastructure," the statement reads.

Trudeau also expressed he that 2023 will bring a just and sustainable peace to the pele of Ukraine. "The leaders agreed to remain in close and regular contact," Trudeau's office said.

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