While Ukrainian-Canadians celebrate Zelenskyy's invitation to Calgary, some Indo-Canadians protest Modi's arrival
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Dozens of Ukrainian Canadians gathered at Calgary City Hall on Saturday with the country's flag draped around their shoulders, demanding more resources for the Eastern European country in its efforts to stave off the Russian threat, and expressing support for the nation's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, days before he arrived in Calgary.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago has triggered countless demonstrations across Calgary calling for support for the embattled nation. For the first time, the man behind Ukraine's resistance was going to be in their city. People sang the Ukrainian anthem. Speakers came on stage and stressed the importance of helping Ukraine.
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Roman Yosyfiv, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Calgary chapter, said Zelenskyy's presence will be momentous for Ukrainians in the city. 'Ukrainians in Calgary appreciate what Canada and Canadians have done for Ukraine already, and to host President Zelenskyy in Canada, it's a significant milestone for Ukraine.'
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that he would leave the summit early due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As a result, Zelenskyy will not be able to meet with the U.S. president.
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Yosyfiv said he believes Zelenskyy is the best president the country has had. 'He could have escaped Ukraine on the first day of the war, but he stayed with his nation,' he said, arguing that his modest, non-political background will allow his legacy to be etched in the history books.
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'He is one of those who are fighting for not just Ukraine, but for democracy and security in other parts of the world.'
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He added that about 10 people from across Canada, including the local group, will have an audience with Zelenskyy for up to an hour in an undisclosed location in Calgary on Tuesday. He said he isn't privy to the details of the meeting. 'They sent me an email saying (the timing and location) are going to be announced an hour before the meeting itself,' he said.
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