The Prime Minister said that, as a middle power, Canada understands how important it is to protect the rules-based international order

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opposed any deal letting Russia keep Ukrainian land, saying it would encourage other countries to break international rules.

Speaking to a NATO meeting, he highlighted Canada’s $19.5 billion aid to Ukraine and stressed the need to defend global stability.

Trudeau defended his plan to raise military spending to 2% of GDP by 2032 after criticism of Canada’s low defense funding.

He warned against isolating Ukraine, saying continued support is crucial to stop further global conflicts.

  • phoneymouse@lemmy.worldEnglish
    119·
    4 days ago

    I agree. I hope Ukrainians abroad step up and go back to defend their country. Working in the technology industry I know there are many Ukrainian men who have left and hold jobs at technology companies. It’s time to go back and fight.

    • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
      201·
      3 days ago

      I’m not sure that the best way for a software developer to support the war effort is by carrying a gun.

      Hopefully if they support the defense of Ukraine, they find a way to support the Defence of Ukraine. I’m hesitant to prescribe the best way to do that.

      • phoneymouse@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        3 days ago

        Someone posted an image of a squad of Ukrainian soldiers overlayed with their pre-war civilian jobs. They were all in tech, software engineers, data science, etc, etc.

        If they have some special skills creating missile or drone software, or in cyber warfare — sure they can fight that way. But, it sounds like the front line needs reinforcements badly and these guys ought to at least step up for their country instead of hiding out abroad.

        • WhatYouNeed@lemmy.worldEnglish
          31·
          3 days ago

          Has someone done a Russian version of the overlay?

          Vlad: released convict Dmitri: bootlegger Yevgeny: herion addict

      • zalgotextEnglish
        2·
        3 days ago

        There are certainly tech focused positions in any modern military, but yeah, the front lines are probably not the best place for a software developer with probably no military training.