Trump, Canada, elections, and Ukraine

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, and the Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, who is of Ukrainian descent, had already left her post and participated in the election for the leadership of the Liberal Party, which at that time was preparing to move into opposition. However, Mark Carney won, and under his leadership, the Liberals—contrary to the predictions of the past six months—won the election and, it seems, will retain the position of prime minister.  

Chrystia Freeland herself, whose resignation set this whole process in motion and ultimately led to her party’s victory, may be satisfied even though she did not become prime minister. In her own district, she won a convincing victory, receiving about 62% of the vote.  

"This is a great example for Ukrainians: how, while preserving democracy, freedom of speech, and liberal values, it is possible to defend national interests and win honestly at the same time."

After all, the Conservatives would also have acted within the bounds of democracy. But this time, God, courage, and the desire to preserve their own identity, rather than become “just another state” of their neighbors, helped the Liberals.

Ukrainians, who are now fighting against Putin, must choose a leader who will be his complete opposite. But not now—only when the military situation allows it.

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About the author: Mykola Kniazhytskyi, journalist, Member of Parliament of Ukraine.

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