The Premier has added his voice to the growing chorus of those condemning Russian action in Ukraine.
Reports and images flooding out of the country Thursday show tanks from Russia rolling into Ukraine, cities being shelled, and soldiers killed in skirmishes.
Tim Houston says he’s shocked and horrified.
I stand with the people of Ukraine and support Canada in taking additional action to stop Russia’s unwarranted aggression.#Ukraine #Canada #nspoli #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/5NML8ACtYA
— Tim Houston (@TimHoustonNS) February 24, 2022
Canada has already committed troops and the HMCS Halifax to eastern Europe.
Russian president Vladimir Putin is using support for the region’s separatist movements as an excuse for the invasion and is threatening retaliation against any country who gets involved.