Zelenskyy describes Canada-U.S. tensions as 'strange,' draws comparison to Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the current economic tensions between the U.S. and Canada as 'strange' and 'dangerous' in a recent interview. He drew parallels to the geopolitical instability between Ukraine and Russia, urging the North American neighbors to seek a constructive dialogue.
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September 11 | Duration 1:38 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls U.S. threats to annex Canada 'very dangerous' and urges the two neighbours to work their differences. Social Sharing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the unfolding tension between Canada and the United States as a "strange" sight to behold, drawing a comparison to his own country's fight with neighbouring Russia.
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with CBC News, Zelenskyy described American threats to annex Canada as "dangerous" and said both countries have a duty to resolve their differences.
"Strange," the president told CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, speaking to the tension in North America.
"It's very dangerous [when] there are some problems between neighbours and we [Ukraine and Russia] are the example."
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