Canada’s prime minister made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Sunday, where he accused Russia’s president of being behind “heinous war crimes”, writes aa.com.tr.

“It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for heinous war crimes. There must be accountability. Canada will support Ukraine as you seek justice for your people who Russia is killing and brutalizing”, - said Justin Trudeau.

He wrote on Twitter that he visited the town of Irpin, near the capital Kyiv, to “show our support for Ukraine and its people”: “Our message to President Zelensky and Ukrainians is this: Canada will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. More to come on our visit”.

After meeting with Zelensky, Trudeau pledged more military support to Ukraine, including drone cameras, satellite imagery, small arms, ammunition, and funding for landmine clearing operations and announced new sanctions on 40 Russian individuals and 5 entities.

Canada is providing USD 25 million to the World Food Program for food security in Ukraine, he said, while also announcing the reopening of Canada’s Embassy in Kyiv.