Canada Commits $270 Million for Air Defense Interceptors, Aiming to Help Rebuild Ukraine — Canadian PM Carney at Joint Press Conference With Zelenskyy
Canada will provide $350 million Canadian dollars (roughly $270 million USD) to purchase critical air defense interceptor missiles for Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary, UATV English reports. "Canada and Ukraine have finalized an agreement on the acquisition of critically important air interceptors…
Canada pledges $270 million to provide Ukraine with air defense interceptor missiles, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary. The $350 million Canadian equipment package aims to protect Ukraine's people, infrastructure, and skies. Carney highlighted Canada's long-standing Ukrainian community, noting that Ukrainians have lived in Canada since 1893 and have contributed to Canadian society.
He emphasized Canada's commitment to helping rebuild Ukraine, praising the country's role in advancing drone technology. In addition to the interceptor package, Canada will contribute to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund and provide credit guarantees for natural gas purchases during the winter. The government is also coordinating with European allies to establish a joint fund for Ukrainian veterans and updating sanctions against Russia.
Canada plans to move swiftly and is exploring initiatives for a ceasefire, including supporting Canada's participation in the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile program and advancing a bilateral drone cooperation agreement.
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