Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Address Canadian Parliament Amid Russian Invasion

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Later this week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will land on Canadian shores, marking his first visit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Though not officially announced, the preparation in Canada’s capital city indicates an imminent appearance. His itinerary entails an address to Parliament on Friday morning, wrapping up the first week Parliament reconvened on the Hill.

Post the Parliament address, Zelenskyy plans to journey to Toronto and exit the country later that day, implying a swift visit clocking about 24 hours. This tour follows his formal visit with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., and his honest and impactful speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City earlier this week.


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During a heartfelt virtual speech to the Canadian Parliament in March 2022 (which was translated from Ukrainian), Zelenskyy had implored elected members from the House of Commons and the Senate, as well as key officers and distinguished attendees, for critical assistance.

The tone and the content of his Tuesday address to an international room of diplomats might provide a glimpse into the message Zelenskyy intends to share with Canadians. It is presumed that the Ukrainian leader will appeal to allies to stand their ground against war weariness and encourage unity and firm opposition against Russia.

While addressing the international community, Zelenskyy warned, “When hatred is weaponized against one nation, it never stops there. Every decade, Russia initiates a new war.” He highlighted that the war against Ukraine aims to exploit the land, people, lives, and resources of Ukraine as a weapon against international rule-based order. “Many seats in the General Assembly hall may become vacant if Russia succeeds with its deceit and aggression,” Zelenskyy projected.