DND has confirmed the military was involved in the embassy reopening, but wouldn\u0027t say if Canadian troops remain in Kyiv.
Trudeau announced the reopening of the embassy in May when he made a surprise visit to the city, which has been attacked dozens of times since the war began a year ago.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
Citing that high security risk, Global Affairs was asking the Canadian Armed Forces to support the return to Kyiv, both the initial return to the embassy and ongoing support. The memo mentions that Global Affairs was hoping soldiers could be tasked with “providing vehicle escorts for staff movements within Ukraine” and “providing close protection.
National Defence spokesperson Jessica Lamirande confirmed the military was involved in the reopening, but she provided few details and wouldn’t say if troops remain in Kyiv. Staff from Global Affairs Canada didn’t answer questions about the military’s presence in Kyiv, but said staff have returned to the embassy. They said even though the embassy is not fully operational, having staff there has made coordination with Ukraine’s government easier.
Godbout said departments are up and running inside the embassy, but they are not receiving the public.
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