Overview

• Ukraine's ambassador to Canada sharply criticizes the Trudeau government for allowing Airbus and Bombardier to use Russian titanium.
• Canada first imposed sanctions on Russian titanium in February, targeting Moscow's critical export revenue.
• Airbus and Bombardier received waivers to continue using Russian titanium, citing the need to maintain operations and protect jobs.
• Ukraine's ambassador highlights the military implications of Russian titanium, linking it to the Kremlin's war efforts.
• The sanctions waivers have sparked a debate on balancing economic interests with geopolitical pressures.