Russia Ukraine Conflict

• ‘A true warrior’: Friends reflect on Canadian volunteer medic killed in Ukraine

  Greg Tskhmistrenko lived in Saskatchewan for many years before moving to B.C. He played rugby with the Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club and the Prince Albert Whisky Jacks. 

  Canada

  Jan 22
  
• New brew aims to raise money for Ukrainians settling in Saskatchewan

  The Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble and 9 Mile Legacy Brewing have created a new ale, with profits going to support displaced Ukrainians arriving in Saskatchewan. 

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2022
  
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• Russia has taken conflict ‘to the next level’ with attacks on ‘innocents’: Trudeau

  The prime minister was reacting to Russia's attacks Monday morning on Ukrainian cities, including downtown Kyiv, that killed at least 19 people and injured over 100 more.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
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• Trudeau: Russia is trying to ‘divide’ western allies over turbine issue

  Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the decision to return the turbine to Germany despite sanctions against Russia was 'difficult' but 'right.'

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2022
• At least 21 people killed as Russian missiles rain down near Ukraine’s Odesa

  The airstrikes followed the pullout of Russian forces from Snake Island on Thursday, a move that was expected to potentially ease the threat to nearby Odesa.

  World

  Jul 1, 2022
• Russian troops pull back from Kharkiv after weeks of bombardment, Ukraine says

  The defense minister said Ukraine was 'entering a new - long-term - phase of the war' as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a grinding battle for the eastern industrial heartland.

  World

  May 14, 2022
• Canada, U.S. to continue ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia over Ukraine war: Joly

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly made the statement on Twitter following a video meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2022
• ‘We need to resolve this’: Municipal affairs minister on cost of medical exams for Ukrainians

  "This should have been something that was taken care of by our federal partners, frankly, some time ago," B.C. Municipal Affairs Minister Nathan Cullen told Global News.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2022
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• Ukrainian refugee in B.C. paid $400 for medical exam as province announced medical coverage

  Christina Sivolap booked a test for about $400 and paid for it with financial donations meant for clothes, shoes, food and other essentials for her family.

  Politics

  Apr 25, 2022
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• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet top U.S. officials, presses for more weapons

  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the planned visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a news conference on Saturday.

  World

  Apr 24, 2022