Zelensky to visit Canada for the first time since Russia’s invasion, will seek support for Ukraine – Dainik Savera Times

Toronto: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Canadian Parliament on Friday as part of his efforts to drum up support from Western allies against Russia’s aggression. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office said Zelensky will meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington. And is about to reach Ottawa after meeting the MPs.

Trudeau is also expected to greet Zelensky and address Parliament on Friday. This is Zelensky’s first visit to Canada since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Earlier, after the start of the war, he addressed the Canadian Parliament online. Zelensky and Trudeau are going to travel from Ottawa to Toronto where they will meet people of the Ukrainian community. About 1.4 million people of Ukraine live in Canada, which is about four percent of the total population. The Ukrainian President is visiting Canada after visiting the United Nations and the White House.

Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Wray, said it would be important for Zelensky to come to Canada to see how his country is supporting the Ukraine war. “We’ve done a lot to help them, and we need to do more,” Ray said. We will provide every possible support to help the people of Ukraine.” Canada has helped Ukraine with 8.9 billion Canadian dollars. Zelensky made an official visit to Canada for the first time in 2019.