United Nations General Assembly | Trudeau condemns Putin’s escalation of violence in Ukraine and his nuclear threats

(New York) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned, on behalf of Canada, the escalation of violence by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his operation to invade Ukraine, including his call for partial mobilization and his threats to use nuclear weapons.

Trudeau was in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where Russia’s seven-month-old aggression against Ukraine is an ever-present topic of discussion.

In a press conference, the Canadian prime minister described the actions of the Russian president as “irresponsible” and declared that Putin had “lost control of the situation”.

“I think it’s very clear whether it’s the level of partial conscription he’s bringing to Russia when he doesn’t want to admit he’s started a war against Ukraine,” he said. elaborated Mr. Trudeau before going on to talk about the “wacky” referendums in the occupied territories and the “downright irresponsible” threats about a possible recourse to its nuclear arsenal.

Earlier today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed world leaders via videoconference. He hammered that his country would emerge victorious by repelling Russian aggression and forcing Putin’s army to retreat.

This speech was delivered a few hours after that of Putin who announced a partial mobilization of the reservists in this largest European conflict since the Second World War.

For President Zelensky, this military decision by Putin demonstrates that the latter is not serious in his claims to want to negotiate an end to the conflict.

In Ottawa, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the Russian invasion may have reached a critical juncture and it’s time to redouble our efforts to support Ukraine.

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada wants to ensure that the global common front against Moscow remains intact.

“Obviously, what Ukraine expects from Canada is always more financial support and more heavy artillery,” she said. We have already done a lot. But we must do more. And we will do more. »