Election-monitoring mission in Ukraine warns of new tensions with Russia under incoming president GlobePolitics
. Mr. Zelensky, a comedian and actor with no political experience, won Ukraine’s presidential election in a landslide victory Sunday.
Mr. Axworthy, a former Liberal cabinet minister, said Canada needs to continue to be a strong ally of Ukraine, as it has been under the leadership of Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. Ms. Freeland, who is of Ukrainian descent and a harsh critic of Mr. Putin, was blacklisted by Russia in 2014 for advocating for Western sanctions against the country.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Mr. Zelensky on Tuesday, congratulating him on his victory and reiterating “Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” according to a statement from Mr. Trudeau’s office. A spokesperson for Ms. Freeland’s office said Canada condemns the Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea and the violence in eastern Ukraine.
Mr. Axworthy said there are questions about how the celebrity president-elect, who made few promises in his vague campaign platform, will lead Ukraine.
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