Canada gives $100M in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bars Russian ships from waters
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The new measures Canada in support of Ukraine come as the conflict in Eastern Europe continues for its sixth day with no end in sight.
The Canadian government is committing an additional $100 million in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine as its war with Russia rages on.
Furthermore, Ottawa is planning to ban Russian-owned or registered ships and fishing vessels from entering Canadian ports and internal waters.
The new measures announced on Tuesday come as the conflict in Eastern Europe continues for its sixth day with no end in sight.
The $100 million in additional humanitarian assistance Ottawa announced will be distributed among “experienced partners” to address the most urgent humanitarian needs on the ground in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
“This support will help provide emergency health services (including trauma care), protection, support to displaced populations and essential life-saving services such as shelter, water and sanitation, and food,” the government said in a news release.
The war, which began last Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale assault on Ukraine, has resulted in roughly 677,000 refugees attempting to flee the country, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Russian shelling and bombing have already damaged water pipes, electricity lines and basic services, it added.
The UN has launched an emergency appeal to the tune of $1.7 billion in humanitarian aid for people attempting to flee Ukraine and resettle.
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