Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada “fully supports” Ukraine using long-range weaponry against Russia.
Ukraine has been using western long-range missiles on occupied territory for months, but Russian territory has been off limits — a major reason being that it could lead to further escalation.
However some western countries are now supporting the idea of Ukraine hitting high value targets inside Russia.
Russian president Vladimir Putin told reporters on Thursday that if western nations allow Ukraine to use their long-range weapons on Russia, it will mean NATO countries are at war with Russia.
Despite this, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada fully supports Ukraine using long-range weaponry. “Canada and others are unequivocal, that Ukraine must win this war against Russia, and we will continue to be there to support Ukraine.”
“Canada fully supports Ukraine using long rage weaponry to prevent and interdict Russia’s continued ability to degrade Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and mostly to kill innocent civilians in their unjust war,” he added.
Meanwhile U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid a visit to Washington on Friday to discuss next steps in supporting Ukraine with President Joe Biden.
Although the U.S. has signalled support, officials have said Biden is not expected to immediately sign off on allowing U.S. provided missiles to be launched on targets inside Russia.
