Chrystia Freeland says the decision to send repaired parts of a Russian natural gas pipeline back to Germany was a difficult decision.
The Liberals are facing heavy criticism from Ukraine for exempting six Siemens Energy turbines, which were serviced in Montreal and help deliver gas to parts of Germany, from sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
“Canada is united and determined in our support of the people of Ukraine, we’ve contributed $3.4 billion in total financial and military support and I’m proud that Canada has led the way in many aspects to support Ukraine and oppose Vladimir Putin.”Article content “Canada heard very clearly from our German allies that Germany’s ability to sustain its support for Ukraine could be at risk,” Freeland said. The United States has publicly backed Canada’s decision to return the turbines, a position Freeland described as very significant.Article content
In Ottawa, opposition MPs demanded Friday that senior Liberal ministers explain the controversial decision during a special meeting of the foreign affairs committee sometime next week.
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