Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ over Ukraine drone deal, threatens response

Russia's foreign ministry has sharply criticized Canada's recent drone production deal with Ukraine, labeling the move a "significant" escalation and accusing Ottawa of being a "warmonger."

Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokesperson, stated at a press briefing in Moscow that Canada's actions have revealed its "full base nature" as a state far from peace-loving. She asserted that Canada is fueling the conflict and that Russia reserves the right to an "appropriate response."

Zakharova further indicated that Russia will factor the Canada-Ukraine drone deal into its military and political planning. As a retaliatory measure, Russia vowed to publish the addresses of all Canadian production facilities involved in the drone deal.

Global News has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for a response to Russia's comments. The article also notes a separate event where Russia launched a massive overnight drone attack killing at least 18 in Ukraine.

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All pretense has been cast aside. The full base nature of a state far from being peace-loving has been revealed, but rather a warmonger, seeking by any means necessary to further fuel this bloody conflict. We reserve the right to provide an appropriate response.