Trudeau noted that an important component of peace is not only the support of allies, but also direct dialogue with Russia.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supported the decision of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold a direct conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that in order to end the war it is necessary to interact with the president Russia.
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According to the agency, a call from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Russian President Vladimir Putin caused indignation in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated that Russia deserved isolation, and that this call was exactly what Putin had been waiting for. Some European officials also disagreed with Scholz's decision, saying it showed weakness and would have little impact on Putin.
Asked about Scholz's call, Trudeau said having direct contact with Putin would be helpful.
“We all understand how important it is to end the violence in Ukraine, to end conflicts around the world,” Trudeau said in Peru, where he was attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. “That requires a level of engagement with colleagues with whom we disagree in many cases,” he said.
Trudeau noted that ending the conflict on Ukraine's terms requires maintaining U.S. support after the Trump administration comes to power. “Let's be honest: no ally in the world can replace the complete refusal of the United States to support Ukraine,” he said.
Recall that on November 17, Russia launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed more than 140 targets, including Tsirkon, Iskander, and Kinzhal missiles. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Defense and Security Council of Ukraine, reported that the enemy has stockpiled missiles for several massive attacks on Ukraine.
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