(8 Aug 2014) A Canadian plane touched down at Kiev's Boryspil airport late on Friday carrying non-lethal military equipment for Ukrainian troops.
The Parliamentary Secretary of Canada's Ministry of Defence said the aid was aimed at helping the country protect its eastern border against Russia.
"Canada's support to the democratic efforts of the Ukrainian people has been strong and clear and reflects the values that Canadians across our country hold dear. I'm here today to signal that our support will continue in the wake of the Putin regime's aggression," James Bezan said in an airport briefing.
The equipment consisted of helmets, ballistic eyewear, protective vests, first aid kits, tents and sleeping bags for Ukrainian soldiers.
Western leaders have accused Russia of massing troops on the border with Ukraine, although Russia has denied those claims.
Canada's delivery follows sanctions and travel bans by Ottawa against several top Russian politicians and groups with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin's government.
Moscow responded with a ban on Canadian food imports for a year.
As pro-Russia rebels struggle to push back Ukrainian government forces in the eastern part of the country, fears of Russian intervention have grown.
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