Canada pledges support for Ukraine’s air defence as Zelensky visits
Canada to provide US$260 million to Ukraine through the US Joint Ukraine Multinational Programme - Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline programme.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Calgary, Alberta, to pledge support for Ukraine's air defense capabilities and replenish its drone stocks. The two leaders signed an agreement to deepen their alliance, aiming for a hundred-year partnership that will cover defence, critical minerals, and energy cooperation.
Canada offered CAN$350 million (US$260 million) through the US Joint Ukraine Multinational Programme - Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART) programme. Zelensky emphasized the need for increased air defense measures due to Russia's ballistic missile attacks. Canada will also provide CAN$450 million in loan guarantees to improve the Ukrainian energy supply, repair damaged infrastructure, and enhance power storage for hospitals and hospitals.
30% of Canada's new drone production will be sent to Ukraine, with Zelensky stating that the drones will reach Ukraine immediately to protect people, soldiers, and children. President Zelensky did not anticipate substantive negotiations with Russia during its election period but plans to meet US President Donald Trump in New York during the UN General Assembly.
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