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Canada's concern over Russia deploying soldiers near the Ukrainian border

10/3: Canada Covered

English - January 27, 2022 18:04 - 17 minutes - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have caught the attention of Western allies, including the U.S., the U.K. and Canada.
The deployment of an estimated 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine’s border have some concerned about an invasion on a larger scale than the Crimean annexation in 2014.
National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss our country’s response, why the issue is of concern to Canada, and whether there is a larger role for us to play in bringing about a resolution to the standoff.
Background reading: Canada Has vital stake in Ukraine outcome but no 'currency or heft', experts say
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Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have caught the attention of Western allies, including the U.S., the U.K. and Canada.

The deployment of an estimated 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine’s border have some concerned about an invasion on a larger scale than the Crimean annexation in 2014.

National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss our country’s response, why the issue is of concern to Canada, and whether there is a larger role for us to play in bringing about a resolution to the standoff.

Background reading: Canada Has vital stake in Ukraine outcome but no 'currency or heft', experts say

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