In the month since Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s north, the capital Kyiv has seen a frenzy of high-profile visitors: 11 prime ministers, Austria’s chancellor, the U.S. secretaries of state and defence, its House speaker, the UN secretary-general — even Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.
Canada has not sent even a cabinet minister.
Ukraine has noticed.
“When you physically see a friend, an ally … present in the capital, that would mean a lot,” said Andriy Shevchenko, who was until recently Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada.
It’s not just the question of a visit.
Twenty seven nations have reopened diplomatic posts in Kyiv — but Canada’s embassy in Kyiv remains
