A Canadian Ukrainian leader warns that civilians face growing danger from Russian air strikes. The diaspora urges urgent NATO action to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.
NATO member states must provide Ukraine with more air defense systems to protect the civilian population from the threat of air strikes.
The head of the Ukrainian Congress of Canada, Oleksandra Khychiy, commented on the Russian air strikes against Ukraine.
We urge NATO leaders to immediately provide Ukraine with the ammunition and air defense systems needed to protect Ukraine’s skies and stop Russia’s terror
– Oleksandra Khychiy
She noted that Russia has repeatedly demonstrated its intention to make Ukraine uninhabitable, deliberately destroying residential buildings, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure with ballistic missiles.
Russia has repeatedly demonstrated its intention to make Ukraine uninhabitable, deliberately destroying residential buildings, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure with ballistic missiles
– Oleksandra Khychiy
The head of the Ukrainian diaspora added that to protect civilians and cities, Ukraine desperately needs interceptor missiles that are available in NATO member states’ stockpiles.
In this context, the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada calls on allies to bolster Ukraine’s defense and provide the necessary air defense systems and means.
Strengthening Ukraine’s defense as a diaspora priority
The Ukrainian-Canadian diaspora’s stance emphasizes the need for swift and targeted support from NATO and allies to reduce the threat to civilians and Ukraine’s infrastructure. The diaspora expresses hope for concrete steps and the provision of appropriate air defense systems to bolster the country’s defensive capabilities.
In sum, the Canadian diaspora continues to draw global partners’ attention to Ukraine’s needs for modern air defense capabilities and full coordination to defend the skies and the peaceful life of its people.