Canada and Ukraine sign a new free trade agreement – DW – 09/23/2023

ukrainian president, Volodymyr ZelenskyToday, Friday (09/22/2023), during his visit to Ottawa, he signed a new free trade agreement with… Canada Who “supports long-term security, stability and development” in his country.

After his meeting with Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada is committed to providing assistance to him Ukraine Over the next few years until the authorities in Kiev are sure they will have “predictable” support for the country’s “long-term success.”

As part of this new, long-term approach, Trudeau said Canada will allocate C$650 million (€453 million) over the next three years to supply Ukraine with 50 armored vehicles manufactured by a Canadian company.

“Notable Personalities”

next to, Canada It would impose economic sanctions on 63 Russian entities and individuals “complicit in the illegal transfer and custody of Ukrainian children” and in the “generation and dissemination of disinformation and propaganda.”

Canada also implemented sanctions on entities in the Russian nuclear sector.

Among other agreements reached during the visit was the establishment of a group of “eminent figures” who will advise the international community on the confiscation of Russian assets “including those of the Russian Central Bank.”

mg (efe, law 360 canada)