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Canada and the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

Canada and the Russian-Ukrainian Crisis

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Canada and the Russian-Ukranian Conflict

Posted on January 29, 2022

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Canada is home to the largest Ukrainian population outside of the Ukraine and Russia. Over 1.3 million make Canada their home here and they are looking for more from the federal government when it comes to their homeland. Modern day Ukraine came into existence with the collapse of the U.S.S.R, after which it became an independent nation. But, it also has an old nemesis leering across the border. Russia has been building up troops and equipment along its border with Ukraine in what it’s calling military exercises.

From the Ukrainian side, they view it as intimidation leading to a possible invasion. Canada has sent military aid in the form of funding, more soldiers to train Ukrainian military and non-lethal equipment such as night vision goggles and Kevlar vests. At this point, the federal government is backing off on lethal equipment.

Should Canada revisit that decision?

Russia does not like the western influence in Ukraine and in particular it’s desire to join NATO. Russia sees that as encroaching on its sphere of influence. At the same time, the West is watching as more than 100,000 Russian troops amass on Ukraine’s border.

US President Joe Biden has been working the phones with allies to put together a response which would likely include sanctions. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has seen his approval dip considerably in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the past, when his approval plummeted, he found refuge by invading Georgia in 2008 and later, the Crimea during the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Some international analysts see this as a way for Putin to shore up his support.

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James OGrady

February 26, 2022

Thanks for sharing. War is never the right answer.

Anonymous

February 12, 2022

I voted: NoFix domestic mess

Anonymous

February 11, 2022

I voted: NoPlease let us stay out of this conflict, we as Canadians have enough trouuble keeping our own citizens safe, warm, housed and medical care. If the US wishes to get into it, so be it, but I already have one son-in-law with severe PTSD, please no more.

James OGrady

January 29, 2022

I voted: Yes

I really hope Russia doesn't invade the Ukraine. But, since it looks like Putin can't help himself, I support Canada providing more military aid to the Ukraine.

Alan Dixon

February 8, 2022

"Putin can't help himself" sounds a bit simplistic and not helpful. Providing military aid to other countries has ended badly for everyone (except maybe military industries, if you take a really narrow and selfish view of things) just about every time. We do know that in times of war, the first casualty is truth, so we might as well do our best to counter that.

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