Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a statement congratulating Ukraine president-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy on winning the presidential runoff vote.
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鈥淭he future of Ukraine must be decided by the people of Ukraine,鈥� PM Trudeau said in a statement issued Monday. 鈥淚n casting their ballots, Ukrainians have inspired people across the region and around the world.鈥�
The statement goes on to confirm that 鈥淐anada stands for democracy around the world,鈥� and that the country will 鈥渃ontinue to be a steadfast partner of the people of Ukraine.鈥�
Canada has been involved in programs to support Ukraine since the 2014 annexing of Crimea by Russia, including .
