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Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

Darpan News Desk IANS, 28 Feb, 2025 02:39 PM

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says there's a good chance that Russia could re-invade Ukraine if there are no security guarantees in a peace deal.

Her statement comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a shocking verbal brawl in the White House today.

Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine.

For three years now, Ukrainians have fought with courage and resilience. Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a fight that matters to us all.

Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 28, 2025

The two countries were expected to sign a minerals deal today as part of efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia, but after Zelenskyy insisted that the deal include security guarantees from the U.S., Trump showed open disdain for the Ukrainian president.

Joly says Canada continues to talk with European officials about continued support for Ukraine.

She says the world can't afford a bad deal because it would demonstrate that Russian President Vladimir Putin can take advantage of other countries, including the U.S.

Earlier this week, while visiting Kyiv, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada could end up sending troops to the region as part of a peace deal.

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