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Ukrainian MPs urge Canada to provide money for weapons to fight Russia

Ukrainian legislators are asking Canada to give their country the money it needs to buy military weapons to fight Russia's invasion.

The delegation met Thursday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Ukrainian members of parliament ask Canadian government for help

2 years ago
Duration 4:22
Five members of parliament from Ukraine held a news conference in Ottawa on April 1 to ask for more support from the Canadian government as the war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on. Ukrainian MP Anastasia Radina and MP Lesia Zaburanna explain what Ukraine needs most from Canada.

Ukrainian legislators are asking Canada to give their country the money it needs to buy military weapons to fight Russia's invasion.

A group of Ukrainian parliamentarians is in Ottawa this week to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other federal government officials in a desperate bid to secure more support.

The lawmakers say they are doubtful that negotiations with Russia will result in peaceandthe only way toprotect their country is to achieve military superiority on the ground.

The Ukrainians say a list of weapons that their country needs has been given to Canadian officials. It includessuch items as tanks and anti-aircraft systems.

They say they also have asked the Liberal government to provide funding for such weapons in the coming budget, in addition to non-military support.

Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand said last week that Canada was looking at buying more weapons for Ukraine, but did not provide more specifics.

WATCH:Ukrainian MPYevheniya Kravchukspeaks to CBC's Power & Politics about her visit to Ottawa

Ukrainian MPs urge Canada to provide money for weapons to fight Russia

2 years ago
Duration 8:35
Ukrainian MP Yevheniya Kravchuk is in Ottawa this week as part of a Ukrainian delegation calling on Canada to provide money to purchase military equipment: "We definitely were heard and I can see some positive signals but we have to wait until the budget."