Zelensky pleads with MPs during a virtual meeting with Parliament for a NATO no fly zone.
I do not think that a NATO enforced no fly zone is gonna "fly".
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made history on Tuesday addressing the Canadian Parliament and pleading for continued support amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In his virtual speech in the House of Commons, Zelenskyy asked Canadians to imagine if their country was under a similar attack.
“Can you imagine the famous CN Tower in Toronto if it was hit by Russian bombs?” asked Zelenskyy during his address. “Every night is a horrible night.”
The House of Commons was full for the first time in two years with most MPs there in person and dozens of invited guests in the public galleries.
The Ukrainian president acknowledged and thanked Canada for their assistance and aid in recent weeks. Zelenskyy continued to make his pitch to NATO allies to enforce a no-fly zone, asking Canadians to imagine if they were facing Russian missile attacks.
“We are not asking for much. We’re asking for justice, for real support,” he said.
Canada, along with other allies have denied the request for a no fly zone out of fears it will lead to an escalation of war in Europe.
“Volodymyr, in the years I’ve known you, I’ve always thought of you as a champion of democracy, and now democracies around the world are lucky to have you as our champion,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a short introduction before the president spoke.
“Your courage and the courage of your people inspires us all.”
Trudeau also announced sanctions against 15 more Russian officials during his introductory speech for the Ukrainian President.
“Ukrainians are already paying incalculable human costs. This illegal and unnecessary war is a grave mistake. Putin must stop it now,” Trudeau said.
During his address, Zelenskky said the sanctions imposed so far have not been enough and to deter Russia and encouraged more measures to ensure it cannot continue to support its war effort.
Trudeau announced that Canada will send another $50 million of specialized equipment to help Ukraine while visiting Europe last week. He also imposed new sanctions on Russian oligarchs, government officials and supporters of the country’s leadership.
Canada has also committed $145 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in 2022 and created new immigration measures to help people fleeing the war.
Shortly after Zelenskyy’s address, it was confirmed Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, and Defence Minister Anita Anand were placed on a list of Canadians banned from Russia. Their names were included in a list of banned foreigners on the Russian embassy’s website.