Canada to provide Ukraine with over 11,000 assault rifles

Canada will provide Ukraine with more than 11,000 assault rifles and ammunition, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced at a joint briefing with senior EU officials.

Source: European Pravda reports

Quote from Trudeau: "Today I am announcing that Canada is donating over 11,000 assault rifles and over 9 million rounds of ammunition."

Details: Trudeau emphasised that Russia's aggression against Ukraine is continuing and that Ukraine needs further support to defend itself.

Background: Earlier, the Canadian government launched an investigation into reports that its anti-drone system may have been sold to Russia.

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