World leaders hold teleconference to discuss support for Ukraine

The international community is aware of the urgency of further financial support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this in a statement following his participation in a teleconference meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, and European leaders on the war in Ukraine.

"The Prime Minister and leaders recognized that it is crucial to maintain financial support to Ukraine in a way that meets its critical needs and adapts quickly to changing circumstances in the country, particularly with regard to food security and humanitarian assistance," the statement said.

It added that the leaders "denounced Russia's war crimes and brutality in Ukraine, and promised to hold Russia accountable for its actions, including through the International Criminal Court."

"They emphasized the importance of allies maintaining the strong, united stand they have taken in support of Ukraine. The leaders also expressed their collective commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," Trudeau's office said.

On February 24, Russia launched a new phase of its eight-year war against Ukraine - a full-scale offensive. The enemy has been shelling and bombing peaceful Ukrainian cities, towns and villages. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense Forces and all people of Ukraine are effectively resisting Russian troops, inflicting heavy losses on them.

Photo: President Biden, Twitter