Trudeau mum on heavy artillery details for Ukraine over security concerns – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s not going to offer extra particulars about his authorities’s pledge to ship a brand new spherical of navy help to Ukraine _ at the very least not but.

The prime minister stated Wednesday that he doesn’t need to define the specifics of what is going to be despatched, and the place the federal government is getting it from, due to safety considerations.

Trudeau stated he desires to watch out about what he publicizes in regards to the supply of navy gear within the context of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

He stated he hopes to share extra within the coming days about what’s being despatched to Ukraine.

“Folks perceive that supply of navy gear within the context of an unlawful battle by Russia is one thing that we’ve to be a bit bit cautious about _ what we broadcast and publicize and what we’re doing,” Trudeau stated throughout a media availability in Kitchener, Ont.

“However within the coming days, I actually hope to have the ability to share extra about what’s being despatched and what was despatched.”

Trudeau first introduced Tuesday that Canada will ship heavy artillery to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s request.

Earlier this month, Zelenskyy launched a listing of kit he stated the Ukrainian navy wanted to struggle Russia, together with 155-millimetre heavy artillery weapons and ammunition.

The Liberal authorities has beforehand dipped into the Canadian Armed Forces stock to offer deadly help to the Ukrainian navy because it fights a Russian invasion that began in late February and has to this point killed 1000’s of individuals.

However Defence Minister Anita Anand has recommended the navy’s spare stock is tapped out, and that the federal government _ which put aside $500 million in navy help for Ukraine in its newest funds _ deliberate to purchase gear from distributors.

Trudeau stated that whereas the federal government was pledging extra gear for Ukraine, it will make sure the Canadian navy may contribute absolutely to NATO operations in Europe.

“As we help Ukraine, together with with navy gear and munitions, we’re additionally ensuring that Canada continues to have the capability to function _ not simply to defend Canada however to take part absolutely in NATO operations as properly,” he stated.