Both countries withdrew their diplomatic missions in mid-February
The US and Canadian embassies resumed their work in Kyiv after a break of almost three months. US Chargé d'Affaires Christina Quinn announced her return to Kyiv. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the resumption of the Canadian embassy in the capital during his visit.
“We have just arrived in Kyiv. Glad to return to Victory Day in Europe. Glory to Ukraine, ”Christina Quinn wrote on Twitter.
I just arrived in Kyiv! Glad to be back here for Victory Day in Europe. Glory to Ukraine! We are together with Ukraine. #StandwithUkraine pic.twitter.com/SdB7pOiGih
– U.S. Embassy Kyiv (@USEmbassyKyiv) May 8, 2022
And WSJ journalist Vivien Salama published a video of American diplomats arriving at the embassy building in Kyiv.
U p. officials arrive at the embassy in Kyiv for the first time since they were evacuated in February. pic.twitter.com/O53xy6T2UY
– Vivian Salama (@vmsalama) May 8, 2022
During a visit to Kyiv, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the return of Canadian diplomats and raised a flag near the embassy building. The video was published by Globalnews journalist Ashley Stewart.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hoists the Canadian flag over the country's embassy in Kyiv, announcing its reopening today
The flag was taken down on February 13 when the embassy was shuttered pic.twitter.com/1tSw9hYLQ9
– Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) May 8, 2022
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It will be recalled that Justin Trudeau also visited the war-torn Irpen .
See the special topic: Canada will provide an additional $ 41 million in military aid to Ukraine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also promised new sanctions against the Russians. In Hlukhiv, Russians bombed a Jewish cemetery – Sumy OVA Another manifestation of cynicism from the occupiers took place on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation. It is now impossible to evacuate from Luhansk region – head of the OVA People held hostage in the war. Canada will abolish all duties on Ukrainian goods – Ministry of Economy Following the UK, the Canadian government has decided to strengthen economic cooperation with Ukraine. The occupiers separated the child from the mother during the evacuation from Azovstal The woman was left in a filtration camp.
