‘We love you, Canada’: Ukraine thanks Ottawa in heartfelt video – National | 24CA News
Ukraine has despatched a gracious thanks to Canada for the help it has supplied throughout its ongoing battle in opposition to Russia.
In a video posted on Twitter Friday, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence confirmed appreciation for the $1 billion Canada has promised in army assist.
“The flesh and blood of our future Victory! Canada, we love you,” the video says.
The video has been appreciated over 16,000 occasions as of Friday night and particularly acknowledges the sniper rifles, howitzers and armored automobiles that Canada has helped present in Ukraine’s almost 10-month-long battle.
Military assist apart, Ukraine can also be notably grateful to Canada for one different factor — lengthy Canadian underwear.
The video additionally contains a scene from Second City TV’s Great White North sketch from the Eighties, during which the 2 characters Bob and Doug McKenzie debate the very best time to make use of lengthy underwear. One of them suggests, “When it’s cold out.”
In response, Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre tweeted, “Stay warm, eh?”
Throughout the battle, Ukraine has confronted energy blackouts within the aftermath of Russian shelling. Many have been left with out heating or water provides.
On Nov. 16, Canada introduced it was sending winter gear to Ukrainian troops, together with moveable heaters, thermal blankets and sleeping luggage.
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To address the tough winter, authorities have been urging Ukrainians to refill on provides and evacuate hard-hit areas.
Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, the World Health Organization’s regional director for Europe, additionally mentioned, “This winter will be life-threatening for millions of people in Ukraine.”
Canadian authorities officers have pledged to remain steadfast in help of Ukraine.
Canada’s Defence Minister Anita Anand additionally responded to the video, assuring Ukraine that the federal government “will continue to stand with you as you fight to defend your freedom and independence.”
In a tweet posted Friday, Anand wrote: “We love you back.”
“All across our country, Canadians are flying Ukrainian flags on their house porches, car windows, and small businesses,” she mentioned.
— With recordsdata from Global News’ Aaron D’Andrea & The Associated Press
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