Canada’s Carney meets Zelenskyy, backs security guarantees for Ukraine
Summary
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney supported Ukraine's desire for security guarantees as part of any peace deal with Russia. During his visit to Kyiv, Carney met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and discussed potential military aid and security reinforcement. Canada is considering deploying troops to Ukraine as part of a coalition effort to bolster Ukrainian defenses.Key Facts
- Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Kyiv and met with President Zelenskyy.
- Carney expressed support for Ukraine’s demand for security guarantees in any peace deal with Russia.
- Discussions included military aid, with Canada promising over $1 billion Canadian ($723 million) in aid from an earlier announced package.
- Carney mentioned Canada might send troops to Ukraine as part of reinforcing security.
- The meeting coincided with Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wants security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5.
- A drone co-production agreement was signed between Canada and Ukraine.
- Tensions remain as both Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange hostilities.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
