My Kyiv 💔 terroristic Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv. At least 9 people killed, 63 injured, 42 hospitalized (including 6 children). Residential buildings hit and fires broke out. Rescue teams are working through debris in five districts of the capital. Pure evil.
It has been 44 days since Ukraine agreed to a full ceasefire and a halt to strikes. This was a proposal from the United States. And it has been 44 days of Russia continuing to kill our people and evading tough pressure and accountability for its actions.
It is extremely important that everyone around the world sees and understands what is really happening. Nearly 70 missiles, including ballistic ones. And about 150 attack drones.
Unfortunately, there is significant destruction. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the rubble of residential buildings is being cleared. As of this moment, over 80 people have been injured across Ukraine. Everyone is receiving the necessary assistance. Regrettably, 9 people have been killed in Kyiv. My condolences go out to their families and loved ones.
There was a report from the military command. I instructed the Minister of Defense of Ukraine to immediately contact our partners regarding our requests to strengthen air defenses.
Today, I will brief President Ramaphosa of South Africa, who currently holds the G20 Presidency, on the situation and our need to intensify global diplomatic efforts. The strikes must be stopped immediately and unconditionally. We also count on support in humanitarian matters — in the return of our prisoners and Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. I am canceling part of the program for this visit and will return to Ukraine immediately after the meeting with the President of South Africa.
The Foreign Minister of Ukraine will hold all the necessary meetings in South Africa to fully inform the country’s political and civil society leaders about the situation.
I am grateful to everyone around the world who stands with Ukraine and supports our people.
@mrsunshinebaby@mrsunshinebaby, you do realize that for each tax cut or cost savings there needs to be a program or expenditure cut? What are you interested in getting rid of?
Let's be clear, Danielle Smith is more than happy to placate Trump during the worst economic crisis facing our country than she is willing to work with Canadians.
It's never country before politics for her.
This week, she'll make time for Ben Shapiro by flying to Florida to speak to the extremist far right. She wouldn't get on a plane to see Canada's premiers in person on Friday.
Now she casually floats a referendum on separatism, as if any regular Albertan is calling for that.
Calling for a pause on tariffs to politically benefit one party or another isn't the right approach. But standing firm for Canada is.
Here's the audio excerpt (Q&A) with Premier Danielle Smith on Breitbart confirming she asked the U.S. adminstration to "put things on pause" to help Pierre Poilevre get elected as PM as she believes he aligns with Trump on many issues and the "new direction of America."
Premier @ABDanielleSmith admits she influenced US administration officials to hold off tariffs to give @PierrePoilievre the best chance at winning the upcoming election.
She even admits Pierre would be in sync with the new direction of America led by Trump!!
This is what it sounds like where I am in Ukraine.Just outside my window.
The shaheed drones are buzzing. I can literally hear them. There is no ceasefire. Civilian buildings are being targeted. I’ve seen several explosions from my window.air defenses are working, but the drone assault hasn’t stopped.
This is why foreign aid must continue to come to help protect innocent people from Russia’s tyranny.
@AlexpiersonAMP Poilievre’s ultra right wing trash talking heads Rebel and True North can’t afford seats so he decided to ban access for all MSM. Pathetic.
@nationalpost Trump is a ruzzian asset & in regular contact with Putin. He’s interfering in Cdn election by voicing “opinions” re:candidates. According to standard conventions world leaders don’t get involved in free elections of another nation. But there’s nothing standard about Trump!
@mhmck Trump is a Russian asset who is in regular contact with Putin and is trying to interfere in the Cdn election process by voicing “opinions” about the candidates.
@kinsellawarren Trump is Team Putin. My gut says that Poilievre is too. So, it’s not unfathomable that per the Putin playbook Trump is trying to interfere in our election. What world leader sticks his “nose” where it doesn’t belong?!?
@prairiecentrist@RosieBarton has been tough to watch for quite a while now. Used to like her, bus now she’s just rude, pushes her agenda, talks over her guests and all around does the @CBCTheNational a disservice. Some journalists get better with time. Then there’s @FireRosie
@deonandan Thank you for the idea! My husband and I are disgusted that we have to spend a week “there” (liquidating MIL’s house). Little acts of resistance will make the trip bearable for this Cdn and her “Recovering American” husband.