Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make an appearance in Toronto and speak to the media about the grim anniversary
. He will be flanked this afternoon by Defence Minister Anita Anand. Trudeau will also take part in a vigil later in the day for the victims of the war.
On Thursday, the prime minister said Canada’s support for Ukraine will not wither. He noted that the people of Ukraine are not just fighting for themselves, but for the ideals and rules that underpin all democracies. The year-long conflict has taken a deadly toll on the Ukrainian population, with tens of thousands of civilians killed and millions more displaced.this morning issued a defiant video address, recalling the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian assault and vowing to push for victory in 2023.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Feb. 24 with a sombre message of defiance to his people, saying 'we will defeat everyone'.
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