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Ukrainian tennis star stages incredible comeback in Toronto, set to face Russian opponent — video

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto.

7 August 2024, 02:15 PM

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30 July 2024, 02:41 PM

Russian and Chinese bombers approach Alaska, US and Canada on alert

Russian and Chinese bombers flew within 200 miles of the Alaskan coast this week, marking the first time they have come so close to U.S. territory, according to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Politico reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 03:55 PM

Canada unveils new military aid package for Ukraine

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 500 million Canadian dollars (approximately $367 million) at the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian Presidential Office reported on its website on July 11.

11 July 2024, 09:34 AM

Russia drops from top ten largest economies worldwide

Amidst a decline in the ruble’s value, Russia has fallen out of the top ten largest economies globally, slipping from 8th to 11th place, according to a World Bank report released on July 4, with Italy, Brazil, and Canada surpassing its growth rates last year.

4 July 2024, 02:24 PM

Canada slaps sanctions on 13 Russian officials for Navalny's death and human rights abuses

Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 13 Russian officials involved in the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced on June 18.

19 June 2024, 12:29 PM

Ottawa boosts Ukraine's arsenal with rockets and drones

Canada plans to send 2,300 unarmed CRV7 rockets to Kyiv, along with a selection of other weapons said Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair ahead of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels on June 13.

14 June 2024, 12:55 AM

Canada supplies weapons to Ukraine without restrictions on their use

Canada has placed no restrictions on the use of weapons it provides to Ukraine against targets in Russian territory, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said on May 29.

29 May 2024, 09:02 PM

Canada gearing up with five-year military aid plan for Ukraine

In a new budget unveiled, Canada earmarks funds for Ukraine, aiming to ramp up military spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030, CP24 reported.

17 April 2024, 07:15 PM

Canada sets aside funding over five years for lethal and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget, including funding for Ukraine, as the country plans to increase military spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030, CP24 reported.

17 April 2024, 09:42 AM

Canada to send Ukraine 450 SkyRanger drones

As part of an international coalition to equip the Ukrainian military with modern UAVs, Canada will send Kyiv 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose drones, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on April 15.

15 April 2024, 09:29 PM

Verkhovna Rada ratifies new changes to Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Canada

Ukraine has ratified a new free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada, opposition Holos party MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on April 10.

10 April 2024, 06:58 PM

Beijing interfered in Canada's last two elections - Reuters

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) concluded that Beijing interfered in the country’s 2019 and 2021 elections, newswire Reuters reported on April 9, citing an official investigation into alleged Chinese meddling in Canadian politics.

9 April 2024, 01:52 PM

Canada looking to purchase made-in-Ukraine drones for its own defense

Canada is considering purchasing drones manufactured in Ukraine for its own defense needs, said Canadian Defense Minister, Bill Blair, reported Ukrinform.

20 March 2024, 10:15 AM

Former Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko appointed Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto

The former spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Oleh Nikolenko, has been appointed Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, Canada, he announced on Facebook on March 11.

11 March 2024, 02:45 PM

Canada joins drone coalition for Ukraine — Canadian DM

Canada has officially joined the drone coalition for Ukraine, a collaborative effort led by Latvia and the United Kingdom, Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair said during a meeting with Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds, the Canadian government reported on March 7.

8 March 2024, 12:15 PM

Canada mulls return of military trainers to Ukraine under certain conditions — Defense Minister

Canada will consider sending military trainers back to Ukraine if “certain conditions” are met, but those conditions “do not yet exist,” Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said, Global News reported on March 4.

5 March 2024, 02:15 PM

‘Only a matter of days’ before Canada approves CRV7 rocket transfer to Ukraine, CAN Defense Minister

Canada is nearing a decision on whether to supply CRV7 rockets to Ukraine, with the current focus on assessing the safety of their transportation, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said during a press briefing on March 5.

5 March 2024, 08:55 AM

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