Canada still interacted with the Russian government

Asked about the maintenance of the activities of the Canadian embassy in Moscow, Mr. first reiterated. This Trudeau has always been important to keep communications open to end this illegal war that Russia is waging against Ukraine.

In reiterating Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine, the Prime Minister said it was necessary stand firm against Russiabut to get there, It is also very important to keep the lines of communication open and maintain contact with the Russian population, which has many questions and concerns despite all the Russian propaganda on what is happening in Ukraine..

He then added that Canada would continue to try to keep open the lines of dialogue, of communications with the Russians and even with the Russian state.

Asked about the existence or not of such relations with the State of Russia, Mr. Trudeau then confirmed that one constantly interacting with people in the area. We continue to communicate with Russians in civil society, including, yes, there are still interactions between different governments at the lowest level.

The United States and several European countries expelled Russian diplomats in the wake of the war in Ukraine. Russia has retaliated every time or promised to do so in retaliation.

However, Canada remains one of the countries that has remained intact in the diplomatic line of communication.

Justin Trudeau made the remarks when he participated in the announcement of a $ 180 million investment by pharmaceutical giant Moderna to build a vaccine factory in the Montreal area.