'Stand with Ukraine' rally draws crowd in Toronto as fears grow over possible Russian invasion
CBC
About 300 people have gathered outside the Ukrainian Consulate in Toronto to show support for Ukraine as fears grow over the possibility of a Russian invasion.
"Stand with Ukraine," the demonstrators chanted in the rain Tuesday evening, while holding umbrellas, placards and Ukrainian flags.
The demonstration is an attempt to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukrainian community is "strong and united" in the face of Russian aggression, according to the Facebook page of the Toronto branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, which organized the rally.
In Ottawa, meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia and deploy more troops to eastern Europe in response to Putin's decision to send military forces into two regions of eastern Ukraine.
Trudeau spoke to reporters as the rally was being held in Etobicoke.
Earlier, members of the Ukrainian community told CBC News they want Toronto residents to pay attention to the growing crisis.
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