Russia has taken conflict ‘to the next level’ with attacks on ‘innocents’: Trudeau
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The prime minister was reacting to Russia's attacks Monday morning on Ukrainian cities, including downtown Kyiv, that killed at least 19 people and injured over 100 more.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Russia has taken its conflict with Ukraine “to the next level” following a series of brutal attacks on Ukrainian cities, which hit numerous civilian targets.
Russia’s lethal barrage Monday morning hit several major urban centres, including downtown Kyiv. The attacks killed at least 19 people and injured over 100 more, according to Ukraine’s Emergency Service.
“The Russians’ missile strikes on civilians, on innocent people commuting to work, kids playing in parks, are targeted at civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Trudeau said, speaking at a press conference in Quebec on Tuesday afternoon.
“There’s no military targets in there.”
Russia’s attacks, Trudeau added, are “a recognition that Ukrainians have fought so bravely” and of the fact that “the world has stood so solidly by their sides.” As a result, Trudeau said, “Russia has decided to take this to the next level and attack innocents.”
The prime minister said he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday and reaffirmed Canada’s support for his country as the conflict continues.
“We remain committed to holding this Russian regime to account, and to supporting Ukraine, including with financial, humanitarian sanctions and military assistance,” Trudeau said.
“That’s what I told President Zelenskyy.”
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