Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived at a meeting with NATO leaders today with the aim of finding a way to end the fighting in Ukraine and enhance defense spending.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine one month ago left Europe facing its greatest security threat since World War II, and Trudeau argued yesterday that it is a greater threat to the world.

Upon arriving at the alliance headquarters this morning, Trudeau condemned what he called "the illegal and brutal invasion of a friendly democratic state."

He says NATO is united in its condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as in its support for the Ukrainians who, he says, are fighting for the values on which democracies are built.

Canada and its allies are expected to reveal later today a new round of economic sanctions against allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also scheduled to address NATO leaders after speaking directly earlier this week with Trudeau.

Two weeks ago, Trudeau toured Europe, holding meetings in London, Berlin, Warsaw, and Poland, and visited Canadian forces leading a multinational NATO battle group in Latvia.

 Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the military alliance is determined to give the green light to send more troops to the eastern part of Europe as part of talks to reset the alliance's long-term deterrence and defense posture.

There will also be pressure on Trudeau to boost the Canadian defense budget, which NATO estimates was 1.39 percent of the country's GDP in 2021.