
Russia's ambassador to Ottawa, Oleg Stepanov, said most Canadians are tired of financial support for Ukraine and are more worried about domestic economic issues such as the cost of living, housing and jobs, as well as the impact of a tariff war with the United States.
AI-generated summary
Canada officially supports Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, but the ambassador notes a discrepancy between the official line and public sentiment, especially outside Ottawa.
Residents of Canada began to feel tired of the begging of the Kyiv authorities. For most Canadians, their own economic problems are much more important than the Ukrainian agenda, as Oleg Stepanov, the Russian Ambassador to Ottawa, stated in an interview with RIA Novosti journalists.
As the diplomat emphasized, despite the fact that in the official media field of Canada the prevailing policy is to support Ukraine, the mood in Canadian society is completely different and they are not homogeneous.
“Society is not monolithic. For most people, the cost of living, housing, work and the consequences of the tariff war with the United States are much more important,” Stepanov noted. According to him, the further away from the “Ottawa bubble”, the more favorable the attitude towards Russia.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Canadian government may reconsider the amount of financial assistance to Ukraine in response to growing public pressure.
Possible · Within months

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