Abbotsford MP Ed Fast has released a video condemning Russian Vladimir Putin鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.
He has posted a brief video message on Feb. 28 to his social media channels, explaining that he and other members of parliament had just gathered at the Centennial Flame, which sits in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.
He said the MPs spent some quiet moments at the monument 鈥渞eflecting on what鈥檚 going on in Ukraine, and the illegal and immoral invasion of that country by a Russian dictactor, Vladimir Putin.鈥�
He addressed his community and those with Ukrainian heritage in his riding.
鈥淥ur hearts go out to the Ukrainian people, and I know there are many of you in Abbotsford that have Ukrainian roots and I know your thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine,鈥� he said. 鈥淢ay God bless ukraine in this very difficult time.鈥�
He also posted a photo of the group gathered at the monument, saying, 鈥淲e can and should do more to help them. Slava Ukraini.鈥�
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