Canada has dedicated over $1 billion in navy help because the begin of battle final 12 months.

The Canadian authorities on Friday introduced C$39 million ($28.9 million) in new navy help for Ukraine that may embody 40 sniper rifles, 16 radio units and a donation to a NATO fund to assist Kyiv in its battle in opposition to Russia.

The newest spherical of Canadian support, which additionally contains ammunition for the rifles, was introduced by Defence Minister Anita Anand on the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the place NATO protection officers are assembly to debate new navy provides for Ukraine.

The rifles and ammunition will probably be sourced from Canada-based Prairie Gun Works, whereas the radios will probably be from L3Harris Technologies, in accordance with a press release from the Canadian protection ministry.

The contribution to the NATO fund, of about C$34.6 million, will assist to supply Ukraine with gasoline provides and different belongings.

“The donations and support announced by Canada today will help ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to defend its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity,” Anand mentioned.

Canada is amongst Kyiv’s staunchest supporters and has dedicated billions of {dollars} in support, together with over C$1 billion in navy help, because the begin of Russia’s invasion final 12 months.

Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a “special military operation” to fight what it describes as a safety risk.

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