By Canadian Press

Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

Mar 23, 2022 | 3:18 PM

OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been banned from entering Ukraine unless their presence is approved by Gen. Wayne Eyre, chief of the defence staff.

Thousands of foreigners, including many Canadians, have answered the Ukrainian government’s call for volunteers to help fight Russia’s invasion.

Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, vice-chief of the defence staff, told the House of Commons defence committee today that full-time members of the Armed Forces, as well as part-time reservists, are not allowed to be among them.

The order also applies to those who are currently on leave.

Allen also expressed concerns that Moscow could try to use Canadians captured by Russian forces for propaganda purposes.

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Defence Minister Anita Anand did not directly respond when asked what support will be available to Canadians captured in Ukraine, instead discouraging them from going there to fight.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 23, 2022.

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