Trudeau pledges Canada’s support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia

Canada and Ukraine have agreed to establish a working group with G7 partners to study the seizure and forfeiture of Russian assets, including from the Russian Central Bank, Mr Trudeau said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaks alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine, including military, economic and humanitarian assistance, while also pledging an additional show of diplomatic backing through steps intended to punish Russia over the war.

In a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mr Trudeau said: “We’re continuing to impose costs on Russia and ensuring that those responsible for this illegal, unjustifiable invasion do not benefit from it.”