Ukrainian Ambassador To Canada Vadym Prystaiko Says West Losing Interest In Ukraine
'Everybody is afraid of Russia,' says outgoing Ukrainian ambassador
By Jennifer Chevalier, CBC News Posted: Nov 09, 2014
The Ukrainian ambassador to Canada says the West is turning away from helping his country for fear of taking on Russia.
In a frank, final interview with CBC News before he leaves his post in Ottawa, Vadym Prystaiko spoke with frustration about the level of military support offered to Ukraine in its battle with pro-Russian separatists, compared with the coalition mission in Iraq.
"You’re bombing, you’re sending F-18s… Iraq’s government is asking for help and you’re sending everything. Then the Ukrainian government asks you the same… and you tell us what? No."
Canada has sent non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, including goggles, helmets and protective vests. Canada has also pledged more than $55 million to Ukraine in the form of aid, training and election monitoring.
In September, newly-elected Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko visited Canada and addressed Parliament.
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