Canadian PM's 'Russia must win' slip up prompts ironic response from Kremlin
At a joint press conference with Polish PM Donald Tusk, Trudeau discussed issues pertaining to Polish-Canadian relations in addition to the war in Ukraine.
2:18 PM EST, February 26, 2024
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The Prime Minister reminded the audience that last Saturday, on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he visited Kyiv and other leaders, such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During the visit, they met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"We jointly support Ukraine in its defense of freedom, cultural heritage, language, democratic values, and the rule of law," Trudeau emphasized. He stated that Poland, sharing these values, has been unrelenting in its support for Ukraine.
"We stand resolutely with all Ukrainians fighting for our collective freedom," Trudeau declared. Yet, he then mistakenly said, "Russia must win this war." Swiftly correcting himself, he clarified that he had intended to say Ukraine.
Discussion of Trudeau's gaffe surfaces in the Kremlin
The conference in Warsaw also garnered close attention in Moscow due to Trudeau's slip of the tongue, a mistake eagerly seized upon by Russian propagandists.
The Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman made a revealing comment on the Telegram messaging service. "Justin, thank you for the support. We will win, we promise. But please don't claim our victory with no remorse", Maria Zakharova wrote.
Source: t.me/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/PAP/WP News
