Canada, Ukraine Pledge 100-Year Partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Canada would provide Ukraine with a "very important" air defense package.
Canada and Ukraine have agreed to a 100-year partnership, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Canada for talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials. Canada has pledged to bolster Ukraine's air defense, with a package totaling 350 million Canadian dollars ($260 million) through the United States Jumpstart mechanism.
This aid comes on top of Canada's $19 billion in support for Ukraine, including energy systems and beyond. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the "very important" air defense package, emphasizing Canada's historical role in Ukrainian settlement in Canada's western provinces. Carney highlighted Canada's support for Ukrainian people, stating that Canada will help rebuild Ukraine when peace comes.
The visit comes after Zelenskyy attended the funeral of Norway's King Harald V, following a drone incursion that delayed his arrival in Calgary. The trip is part of Zelenskyy's efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defenses for the upcoming winter months, focusing on protecting the skies and preparing for the cold season.
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