The exploding cost of the war in Ukraine

Since 2014, Canada has donated more than $8.5-billion in military hardware and cash to support Ukraine’s government and build the capacity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine’s military desperately needs artillery ammunition, drones, combat aircraft, low-level air defence systems, and manpower, but as Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Jan. 23, Canada is sending them 10 Zodiac boats instead, writes Scott Taylor.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

January 29, 2024

On Jan. 23, National Defence Minister Bill Blair announced that Canada will be contributing another $35-million worth of equipment and training to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

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