Russian President "
Vladimir Putin is responsible for these heinous war crimes
," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Kiev on Sunday, after visiting the nearby town of Irpin where Ukraine accuses Russia of a massacre of civilians.
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"
It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for these heinous war crimes
," said Justin Trudeau during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"
He will have to be accountable
."
"
The Prime Minister is in Ukraine to meet with President Zelensky and reaffirm our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people
," said the services of the Canadian head of state.
Oleksandre Markouchine, the mayor of Irpin, earlier in the day thanked the prime minister for “
the support that Canada is giving to Ukraine today
”.
“
We believe in continued cooperation between our countries in rebuilding Ukrainian cities after our victory
,” he said.