Canada Extends, Expands Mission to Train Ukraine Soldiers but Won’t Arm Them

Canada Extends, Expands Mission to Train Ukraine Soldiers but Won’t Arm Them
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during a news conference, Jan. 19, 2022 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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OTTAWA—Canada is extending and expanding its mission to train Ukrainian soldiers but it is not, so far, prepared to help arm them with lethal defensive weapons as Ukraine has requested.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not, however, categorically ruling out sending weapons in future.