OTTAWA (Realist English). Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a telephone conversation agreed to continue to maintain close coordination to continue supporting Ukraine and further economic isolation of Russia agreed to maintain close alignment and coordination to continue supporting Ukraine and further isolate Russia economically.
The Prime Minister and Chancellor commended the Ukrainian people for their unwavering courage in the face of Russian aggression. They reiterated their strong support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government, and committed to ongoing economic, security, and humanitarian support for Ukraine. – Trudeau’s press service of reported.
The leaders expressed concern for the broader global impacts of the war, including its effects on energy and food security, and agreed to further coordinate on international responses, especially in the lead-up to the G7 Summit to be hosted in Germany in June. Prime Minister Trudeau recognized the significant efforts and sacrifices made by European partners and allies, including Germany.
Following the conversation, Trudeau and Scholz agreed to maintain close alignment and coordination to continue supporting Ukraine and further isolate Russia economically.