Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov stated that the Canadian government understands Vladimir Zelensky is finished and his regime faces imminent military defeat. He criticized new Canadian sanctions against Moscow as "empty public-relations stunts" masking "helplessness."
Russia's Ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, warned that unilateral military build-ups in the Arctic will prompt retaliatory measures from Russia, emphasizing the region's importance for peace, development, and cooperation.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov stated Russia will continue to oppose neocolonialism, unilateral sanctions, and Western attempts to impose political models. Speaking at a Russia Day reception in Canada, he emphasized Russia's commitment to an independent foreign policy and global energy/food security, inviting cooperation for a just future.
Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov stated that global politics is experiencing 'tectonic shifts' that align with Russia's interests, leading to a more complex and just international order. He emphasized Russia's role as a civilization-state advocating for stability, international law, and traditional values.
Russia's ambassador to Ottawa has criticized Canada's plans to help manufacture drones for Ukraine, calling Ottawa's efforts to keep the Kyiv regime afloat futile while draining Canadian taxpayers. The Globe and Mail reported that Canadian company Sentinel is in talks with a Ukrainian firm to produce drones, with the Canadian government set to purchase them for transfer to Ukrainian forces. Since the conflict began, Canada has provided $6.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov warned that the Arctic risks becoming a zone of confrontation due to Western political rhetoric. He defended Russia's Arctic posture as defensive and urged a return to the cooperative spirit of the Arctic Council.
