Canada at UN calls on Russia to free Ukrainian sailors
Canada's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Richard Arbeiter said this at the UN General Assembly debate on the situation on Ukraine, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"Let us not forget last November's illegal actions by Russia in and around the Kerch Strait, which have only caused further regional instability and endangered lives. We continue to call for the immediate release of the Ukrainian sailors and vessels held by Russia," Arbeiter said.
He added that Canada continued to support the people of Ukraine in every possible way. "Since becoming the first Western nation to recognize Ukraine's independence in 1991, Canada has supported Ukraine's democratic and economic transition, including during and following the EuroMaidan Revolution. Through it all, Canada has remained steadfast in our commitment to the people of Ukraine," Arbeiter said.
According to him, in the five years since the Revolution of Dignity, "despite many challenges, Ukraine has achieved remarkable progress towards ensuring a stable, democratic and prosperous future for its citizens."
