Canada's Trudeau announces new weapons for Ukraine in visit to Kyiv

Published: May 09, 2022 10:01:51 | Updated: May 09, 2022 22:25:43

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attend a news conference, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new weapons and equipment for Ukraine on Sunday after an unannounced visit to Kyiv, the capital.

Trudeau, addressing a news conference after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, also said Canada was imposing new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities in connection with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, reports Reuters.

Canada, he said, was reopening its embassy in Kyiv.