November 25, 2023
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau promised assault rifles and ammunition to Ukraine during a summit with EU leaders. Meanwhile, Russia labeled Putin’s first PM a “foreign agent” after he opposed the Kremlin. DW has the latest.
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Canada and EU pledged to support Ukraine in against Russia, as analysts say Putin’s hope is to outlast Western support for Ukraine in a long warImage: Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/AP/picture allianceSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to knowCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed more assault rifles and ammunition to Ukraine during his meeting with EU leaders.
The Canadian PM met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel in Canada’s easternmost city, St. Johns. The three leaders reiterated their support for Ukraine during the final day of a two-day summit, where they also discussed the climate and trade.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Justice Ministry deemed Mikhail Kasyanov, the first former Prime Minister under Vladimir Putin, to be a “foreign agent.” Russia claimed that Kasyanov opposes Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Here’s a look at the latest regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for Saturday, November 25:
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Russia designates former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov as a ‘foreign agent’Russia’s Justice Ministry added former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov to its register of “foreign agents.”
Mikhail Kasyanov became prime minister in 2000 after Putin was elected to the presidency and served through 2004, when he was dismissed.
He became a prominent opposition figure after leaving office and attempted to run for president in 2008, but his candidacy was rejected by the national election commission.
Russia expanded a “foreign agents” law following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, doubling down on a crackdown on opposition under Putin.
Not only are figures and organizations who receive money or support from outside the country designated as foreign agents, but also those considered under “foreign influence.”
The ministry said Kasyanov “took part in the creation and dissemination of messages and materials of foreign agents to an unlimited circle of people, disseminated false information about the decisions taken by public authorities of the Russian Federation and the policies pursued by them” and “opposed the special military operation in Ukraine.”
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Trudeau pledges more weapons for Kyiv during meeting with EU leadersCanada and the European Union said they would “stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes” at a summit in Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel for the summit.
They said in statement they will “work to address Ukraine’s immediate military and defense needs and ensure Ukraine has the long-term security commitments needed.” Michel said that the EU was “ready to do more in the weeks to come.”
Trudeau said Canada would donate 11,000 assault rifles to Ukraine along with nine million rounds of ammunition.
Von der Leyen said the EU has trained 30,000 Ukrainian troops out of its goal of 40,000. She would soon disclose details on what the EU plans to do with Russian assets it seized in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Despite having launched a counteroffensive in June, Ukrainian forces have so far failed to gain ground, with the war now approaching 2024.
Since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, Canada has pledged Canadian $2.4 billion (US$1.8 billion, €1.6 billion) in military aid to Ukraine.
The announcements come as the US, Ukraine’s biggest military backer by far, has been unable to pass additional funding through Congress amid political deadlock.
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