In the Ukrainian village of Yahidne, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly listens to the harrowing story of how nearly every resident — more than 360 people — were held prisoner for nearly a month in the squalid basement of the local school. It was the second day of Joly’s surprise two-day visit to the war-racked country, part of an effort to showcase Canada’s commitment to supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. (Feb. 3, 2024)