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Four-Year Milestone
Reports highlight the 'tough choices' facing the Canadian government regarding long-term defense fiscal policy.
Hungary Veto
Budapest announces it will block the EU loan to Ukraine until oil flows are restored.
Budgetary Review
Federal analysts signal that current defense spending is insufficient for emerging threats.
Ukraine Sanctions
Kyiv strengthens sanctions against Lukoil, effectively halting its transit through Ukraine.
Our North, Strong and Free
Canada releases an updated defense policy focusing on Arctic security and NATO commitments.
EU Oil Ban
EU bans Russian seaborne oil but grants exemptions for Druzhba pipeline transit to landlocked states.
Invasion Begins
Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering a global security crisis.
As the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, Canada faces an urgent mandate to overhaul its defense spending. Analysts warn that persistent global instability will force the federal government to accelerate procurement and increase fiscal allocations for territorial sovereignty.
Hungary has officially halted a €6.5 billion European Union military aid package for Ukraine, demanding the restoration of Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline. The move escalates a diplomatic standoff over energy security and highlights the deep divisions within the EU regarding support for Kyiv.