Part history, part strategy. Canada recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991 before any other Western country and has trained Ukrainian soldiers for years, so the relationship long predates this war. The newer logic is self-interested: Ukraine has the world's most battle-tested drone industry, and Canada, with about 2,000 military drones, wants to learn from it. Standing close to Ukraine also strengthens Canada's bid for deeper European ties as its relationship with Washington sours.
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