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DND confirms military officers used govt resources without permission on private Ukraine equipment deals

The Ottawa-based charity Mriya Aid has faced allegations of mismanagement, including providing Ukrainian troops with inadequate equipment.

Canadian Forces officers used federal government resources without permission to help establish a charity that set up private side deals with defence firms and that has faced allegations of mismanagement, including providing Ukrainian troops with inadequate equipment.

Defence Minister Anita Anand and Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, as well as senior military leaders, were unaware the officers were directly dealing with military equipment suppliers or engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions with Ukraine’s government.

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