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The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission on Saturday threatened to attack Ukraine, claiming Kyiv had become a “legitimate target” by supplying drone technology to Israel.
Ebrahim Azizi justified his warning by citing Article 51 of the United Nations charter, which recognizes a country’s right to individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs.
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“By providing drone support to the Israeli regime, failed Ukraine has effectively become involved in the War and, under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, has turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran,” Azizi said in a post on the social platform X.
Azizi did not offer any specific evidence to support his claim, which came as the joint U.S. and Israeli military campaign entered its third week.
(The Shahed drones being used in Tehran’s retaliatory attacks are the same Iranian-designed systems that Russia, a close ally of theirs, has deployed extensively against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022)
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Ebrahim Azizi justified his warning by citing Article 51 of the United Nations charter, which recognizes a country’s right to individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs.
Zelensky: Russia providing Iran with Shahed drones used against US bases — The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia provided Iran Shahed drones that were later used on U.S. bases.
Azizi did not offer any specific evidence to support his claim, which came as the joint U.S. and Israeli military campaign entered its third week.
(The Shahed drones being used in Tehran’s retaliatory attacks are the same Iranian-designed systems that Russia, a close ally of theirs, has deployed extensively against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022)
Iranian lawmaker cites UN charter in calling Ukraine ‘legitimate target’ for helping Israel with drones — The Hill
The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission on Saturday threatened to attack Ukraine, claiming Kyiv had become a “legitimate target” by supplying drone technology to Israel.
What does Ukraine gain by stepping in to help US/Israel in a fight they are losing?The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission on Saturday threatened to attack Ukraine, claiming Kyiv had become a “legitimate target” by supplying drone technology to Israel.
Ebrahim Azizi justified his warning by citing Article 51 of the United Nations charter, which recognizes a country’s right to individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs.
“By providing drone support to the Israeli regime, failed Ukraine has effectively become involved in the War and, under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, has turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran,” Azizi said in a post on the social platform X.Zelensky: Russia providing Iran with Shahed drones used against US bases — The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia provided Iran Shahed drones that were later used on U.S. bases.
Azizi did not offer any specific evidence to support his claim, which came as the joint U.S. and Israeli military campaign entered its third week.
(The Shahed drones being used in Tehran’s retaliatory attacks are the same Iranian-designed systems that Russia, a close ally of theirs, has deployed extensively against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022)
Iranian lawmaker cites UN charter in calling Ukraine ‘legitimate target’ for helping Israel with drones — The Hill
The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission on Saturday threatened to attack Ukraine, claiming Kyiv had become a “legitimate target” by supplying drone technology to Israel.
What does Iran gain by supplying drones to Russia to use against Ukraine for the last several years, and then having a tantrum because the reverse happens?
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Canada sends another $51 million to Ukraine
Friday's money is part of the nearly $26 billion sent to Ukraine by Canada since the war began in February 2022
Author of the article:Bryan Passifiume
Published Apr 03, 2026 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 2 minute read
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) shakes hands Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney during their meeting prior the talks in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2025, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) shakes hands Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney during their meeting prior the talks in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2025, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine. Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY /AFP via Getty Images
OTTAWA — Canada is sending another $51-million aid package to Ukraine.
The money, announced Friday by Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, will go towards humanitarian relief, preparing Ukraine for post-war elections, and support for veterans of the war against the now four-year old Russian invasion.
Friday’s money is part of the nearly $26 billion sent to Ukraine by Canada since the war began in February 2022, funding that encompasses direct aid, purchases or transfer of military equipment, humanitarian aid, and financial loans.
Bulk of funding going to humanitarian aid
According to a backgrounder published by Global Affairs Canada, $32.1 million will go to a variety of “trusted partners” in the region to provide humanitarian relief, including the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada, the International Committee of the Red Cross, HelpAge Canada, the International Medical Corps, the United Nations Refugee Agency and the World Food Programme.
This support, the background said, will go towards “urgent humanitarian needs,” including shelter, water, sanitation, food, and emergency health care for impacted civilians.
As well, $5 million will go towards UN Women to support “inclusive recovery and EU accession of Ukraine,” as well as $2 million to the United Nations Development Programme, bringing Canada’s contributions for that program to $19.5 million.
Aid for post-war elections, war veterans
Of the money announced Friday, $6 million will help Ukraine conduct fair and free elections once hostilities are concluded.
Those millions will go towards International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, which Global Affairs Canada says will facilitate “the conduct of credible, inclusive and well-prepared post-war elections,” as well as facilitate administration of elections by Ukrainian government agencies and help combat misinformation and civil oversight.
While Ukraine normally holds regular presidential and parliamentary elections, the Russian invasion has put that on hold.
The last elections carried out in Ukraine took place in 2019, a little under three years before Russia invaded.
Current President Volodymyr Zelensky was elected in April 2019, with Parliamentary elections taking place three months later.
As well, the Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections while the country is under martial law — which Ukraine has been under since the invasion began.
In addition, $5 million of the money from Canada will be set aside to support Ukrainian veterans of the Russian invasion, meant to bolster the capacity of Ukraine’s Ministry of Veterans to provide support to veterans and their families.
This latest round of funding comes one month after Canada formalized a $35-million contribution to NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, as part of the 2025 federal budget.
In February, Canada pledged another $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as well as applying additional sanctions against the Russian government.
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Friday's money is part of the nearly $26 billion sent to Ukraine by Canada since the war began in February 2022
Author of the article:Bryan Passifiume
Published Apr 03, 2026 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 2 minute read
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) shakes hands Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney during their meeting prior the talks in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2025, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) shakes hands Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney during their meeting prior the talks in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2025, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine. Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY /AFP via Getty Images
OTTAWA — Canada is sending another $51-million aid package to Ukraine.
The money, announced Friday by Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, will go towards humanitarian relief, preparing Ukraine for post-war elections, and support for veterans of the war against the now four-year old Russian invasion.
Friday’s money is part of the nearly $26 billion sent to Ukraine by Canada since the war began in February 2022, funding that encompasses direct aid, purchases or transfer of military equipment, humanitarian aid, and financial loans.
Bulk of funding going to humanitarian aid
According to a backgrounder published by Global Affairs Canada, $32.1 million will go to a variety of “trusted partners” in the region to provide humanitarian relief, including the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada, the International Committee of the Red Cross, HelpAge Canada, the International Medical Corps, the United Nations Refugee Agency and the World Food Programme.
This support, the background said, will go towards “urgent humanitarian needs,” including shelter, water, sanitation, food, and emergency health care for impacted civilians.
As well, $5 million will go towards UN Women to support “inclusive recovery and EU accession of Ukraine,” as well as $2 million to the United Nations Development Programme, bringing Canada’s contributions for that program to $19.5 million.
Aid for post-war elections, war veterans
Of the money announced Friday, $6 million will help Ukraine conduct fair and free elections once hostilities are concluded.
Those millions will go towards International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, which Global Affairs Canada says will facilitate “the conduct of credible, inclusive and well-prepared post-war elections,” as well as facilitate administration of elections by Ukrainian government agencies and help combat misinformation and civil oversight.
While Ukraine normally holds regular presidential and parliamentary elections, the Russian invasion has put that on hold.
The last elections carried out in Ukraine took place in 2019, a little under three years before Russia invaded.
Current President Volodymyr Zelensky was elected in April 2019, with Parliamentary elections taking place three months later.
As well, the Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections while the country is under martial law — which Ukraine has been under since the invasion began.
In addition, $5 million of the money from Canada will be set aside to support Ukrainian veterans of the Russian invasion, meant to bolster the capacity of Ukraine’s Ministry of Veterans to provide support to veterans and their families.
This latest round of funding comes one month after Canada formalized a $35-million contribution to NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, as part of the 2025 federal budget.
In February, Canada pledged another $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as well as applying additional sanctions against the Russian government.
bpassifiume@postmedia.com
Canada sends another $51 million to Ukraine
Friday's money is part of the nearly $26 billion sent to Ukraine by Canada since the war began in February 2022. Find out more.
They can't even provide fair and free elections in Canada.