Carney Says Canada Will Need Millions of Drones, Pledges Deeper Work with Ukraine
Zelenskiy said the package will also support Ukraine’s energy sector as Canada adds to more than C$25.5 billion in aid since 2022.
- On Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Calgary, Alberta, announcing Canada will provide a "very important package of air defense" and energy sector support ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Canada, home to 1.4 million people of Ukrainian descent, has committed over C$25.5 billion in total aid to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including C$8.5 billion in military assistance.
- Zelenskiy told reporters the aid is "crucial," as Kyiv faces critical shortages of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors while Moscow intensifies ballistic missile attacks against the country.
- Beyond immediate defense needs, Carney promised further aid to help Kyiv fend off Russian attacks, pledging support for its efforts to join NATO and the European Union.
- Reflecting on the diaspora's ties, Carney said, "Ukrainians help build this province, this country," vowing Canada will help rebuild Ukraine when peace comes.
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Carney says Canada will need millions of drones, pledges deeper work with Ukraine
Canada will give Ukraine a “very important package of air defence” as well as support for the energy industry, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada approved an extensive package of air defence and energy support measures for Ukraine, and Zelensky announced that an agreement had been reached prior to the meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Le Journal de QuebecCanada to provide air defence support to Kyiv
Canada Unveils Crucial Air Defense Package for Ukraine
Canada has committed a significant air defense package to Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced this development ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary. Specific details of the package were not disclosed during the announcement.
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