Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of UkraineEDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is apologizing for what she calls "ill-informed comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine." Smith issued a statement Tuesday saying she categorically condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the indescribable suffering Russia has and still is inflicting upon the Ukrainian people. "Prior to re-entering politics earlier this year, I made some ill-informed comments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. My knowledge and opinion of this matter have drastically evolved since that time, and I apologize for those previous comments," Smith said in her statement. Alberta committed $23 million in Ukraine relief under former premier Jason Kenney, who has been outspoken in his denunciation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Source: National Post October 19, 2022 01:00 UTC