Ukraine leader Zelenskyy lands in Calgary ahead of meetings with Carney, Liberal cabinet
Carney said the talks will cover air defense, winter preparations and deeper cooperation as Canada pledges more aid to Ukraine.
- On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary to discuss strengthening defense, economic, and energy cooperation between their nations.
- The discussions build on Canada's $6.5 billion military assistance commitment to Ukraine since 2022, while addressing the human toll of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
- Zelensky arrived in Canada following a trip to Norway, where he attended King Harald V's funeral and met the Icelandic Foreign Minister to discuss winter preparations.
- Following the Calgary meeting, Zelensky will address a cabinet meeting in the mountain resort town of Banff, Alta., then visit Toronto and North Bay before departing Friday.
- The visit occurs amid rising domestic pressure on Zelensky's government, which cannot hold elections under martial law, as Ukraine increasingly relies on Canada to advocate for its sovereignty.
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Zelenskyy meets Carney to seek more military aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada yesterday for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, his latest international trip aimed at locking in future support for the fight against Russia’s invasion. Ukraine is under pressure from Russia’s air war, which is using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to pierce defences. Moscow’s attacks have targeted Ukraine’s power grid ahead of the upcoming winter as part of its campaign to de…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a historic meeting in Calgary, where they signed a joint Declaration on a 100-year partnership. During a visit by the Ukrainian delegation, large-scale financial and military packages totaling more than $2 billion were agreed, mainly aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure before the onset of winter cold. Air defense missiles and strategic drone agreement…
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