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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opposed any deal letting Russia keep Ukrainian land, saying it would encourage other countries to break international rules.

Speaking to a NATO meeting, he highlighted Canada’s $19.5 billion aid to Ukraine and stressed the need to defend global stability.

Trudeau defended his plan to raise military spending to 2% of GDP by 2032 after criticism of Canada’s low defense funding.

He warned against isolating Ukraine, saying continued support is crucial to stop further global conflicts.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

If Finland did not have such a military, it would be invaded.

That's a speculation you are making, russia spend 20 times as much as finland does in war they wouldn't have much problems invading finland if it was all about military strength.

That is what empires do

That's true USA does the same.

Ideally, neither side would have to waste money on this military, but until Russia gives up theirs, Finland can’t give up theirs either.

While finland spend less than russia NATO combined spend 20 times as much as russia does in war. Do you see where your logic leads? To match USA alone russia would have to tenfold their military budget.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Sure Russia could beat Finland in an invasion, eventually, but due to Finland's army, it would be far more trouble than it's worth. And let's leave the USA out of this.

Buuuut for as long as we're not leaving the USA out of this, it is worth pointing out that Mexico and Canada do not live in constant fear of being invaded. Finland does, and this fear of invasion is very rational.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

These figures require sources.