Indeed, we are very grateful for the support Canada has provided to us. As you know, just recently NATO said that Russia was one of the biggest threats to NATO as a security alliance, which also means that it is a threat for all NATO members. Today Ukrainians, young men and women who are fighting on the front lines, are brave enough to sacrifice their lives to protect not only our country and territory but also the eastern flank of NATO. The support is much needed. As I mentioned to you, Russia is investing significantly in its defence sector.
It's not only about Ukraine. You probably saw that an Iranian delegation recently visited Russia. You saw a Hamas delegation visiting Russia. If we join all the dots together, we understand that Russia, with the so-called axis of evil, is a threat to all of us as democracies. Yes, we have democratic discussions and differences in policies, but when it comes to the security of democracies that Ukraine is now fighting for, our people are dying today so that democracy will prevail.