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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s flying to Canada for first 2026 visit
The visit will focus on defence, economic and energy co-operation, as Canada says it remains steadfast in support for Ukraine.
- On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary for a signing ceremony and news conference, marking his first Canadian visit this year to deepen defence, economic, and energy cooperation.
- Canada has pledged $6.5 billion in military assistance since 2022, with Carney stating the visit "underscores Canada's continued leadership in supporting Ukraine" amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression.
- European leaders warn of escalating Russian sabotage, including drone attacks near airports and railway vandalism; a drone incursion in Moldova on Tuesday delayed Zelenskyy's flight en route to Canada.
- Following the Calgary stop, Zelenskyy will address cabinet members in Banff and attend events in Toronto and North Bay before departing Friday, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand co-hosts a summit later this month on returning Ukrainian children.
- The visit arrives amid rising domestic pressure on Zelenskyy's government, which cannot hold elections due to a constitutional ban on voting during martial law, underscoring the critical need for sustained international diplomatic support.
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Total News Sources40
Leaning Left22Leaning Right2Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 31%
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