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Freeland states ‘grave concerns’ over TIFF film about Russian soldiers

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is denouncing a documentary about Russian soldiers screening at the Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) this year.

Speaking with reporters Tuesday, Freeland — who is of Ukrainian heritage — noted that both diplomats and the Canadian-Ukrainian community have expressed “grave concerns” about the film Russians at War.

“I share those concerns,” Freeland said.


I am not sure I get her reasoning if it is indeed an anti-war film that meets with Moscow’s disapproval.

This article offers clarity – Remove film about Russian soldiers, Ukraine officials tell TIFF

You be the judge.

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