Canada is sending four more Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine and imposing new Russia-related sanctions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on February 24, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of its western neighbor. The delivery would bring to eight the number of Leopard 2 tanks Canada has pledged to Ukraine. Canada will also provide an armored recovery vehicle and thousands of rounds of 155-millimeter ammunition to help Ukraine in its defense against Russia. The new sanctions target 129 individuals and 63 entities, including Russian deputy prime ministers and other officials, Trudeau said. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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