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It's incredible seeing this strength in the people of Ukraine. A woman and her daughter stand in front of their burning home, hit by the Russian troops. They sarcastically say, “Thank you, Putin! This is what we always wanted! Now it will be warm during the winter!”

Russia’s actions are an affront to the democratic principles that generations of Canadians have fought to protect. We must make sure the Ukrainian people – like all people – are free to determine their own future, and we must stand firmly against authoritarianism.

Today, @BorisJohnson and I spoke about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the heroic efforts of the Ukrainian armed forces and people, and the severe sanctions we’ve imposed on those responsible. We agreed to keep working together, and with our allies and partners, to support Ukraine.

For more, please read our joint statement: pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

The world will hold Russia, as well as Belarus, accountable for their actions. I spoke about that with NATO leaders and partners this morning – and together, we reaffirmed our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. On this, we stand united.

I’m giving an update on Canada’s response to Russia’s egregious and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Watch live: bit.ly/3hkOUE2

Putin has waged an unprovoked war with callous disregard for innocent human life. Canada must respond decisively with sanctions where it hurts Putin the most — the assets of oligarchs that enable him and the removal of Russia from the SWIFT banking network.

Count me among the New Democrats who would like to see the party support i) the immediate use of all economic tools to hurt Russia, including measures that are costly to Canada ii) a dramatic expansion in the provision of military aid to Ukraine. #cdnpoli

Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh

2 years ago

Putin has waged an unprovoked war with callous disregard for innocent human life. Canada must respond decisively with sanctions where it hurts Putin the most — the assets of oligarchs that enable him and the removal of Russia from the SWIFT banking network.

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These financial sanctions appear to be strong. Bear in mind that the coercive impact of these measures will not be felt immediately, so it would be a mistake to conclude that they fail if Russia continues to wage its war of aggression. This is for the long game.

Concluded my interview on @YourMorning by saying that, without hyperbole, today is the most significant day in global security since at least 9/11.

Sanctions aren't enough. We should immediately prohibit any economic interaction with Russia.

Tomorrow morning, I’ll be meeting with G7 partners to collectively respond – including by imposing sanctions additional to those announced earlier this week. These reckless and dangerous acts will not go unpunished. My statement: pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

Vladimir Putin s a war criminal. Every possible assistance must be provided the people and government of Ukraine.

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If war does expand, it seems to me that it would represent less of a *bargaining failure* between Russia and its western neighbors, and more of the failure of a society in constraining its leader.

No longer a hypothetical now.

Alexander Lanoszka @ALanoszka

2 years ago

If war does expand, it seems to me that it would represent less of a *bargaining failure* between Russia and its western neighbors, and more of the failure of a society in constraining its leader.

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I never want to debate NATO enlargement ever again.

I hate to say it, but Poland 1939 is an appropriate historical analogy: an attack on a vulnerable country by a major power led by a personalistic dictator whose beliefs consist of ethnic chauvinism and imperial nostalgia, whose choices are disastrous for his own country.

Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC

2 years ago

Told by his ambassador in Paris, William Bullitt, at 2:50 AM, on September 1, 1939, that Germany had invaded Poland and World War II had started, FDR said into his bedroom telephone, “Well, Bill, it has come at last. God help us all!”

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@RollingstoneDan @EmmMacfarlane Let me help you with a primer: Free expression limits when a government can limit or punish expression. It does not force private citizens to listen to morons.

Johann Schmidt is a super soldier working as the head of HYDRA. He gave $6 to the convoy when it was 300% legal. Never even been to Ottawa. His bank account is now frozen. If Justin Trudeau can do this to the Red Skull who will he Emergency Order next? x.com/markstrahl/sta…

Mark Strahl, MP @markstrahl

2 years ago

Briane is a single mom from Chilliwack working a minimum wage job. She gave $50 to the convoy when it was 100% legal. She hasn’t participated in any other way. Her bank account has now been frozen. This is who Justin Trudeau is actually targeting with his Emergencies Act orders.

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