Carney Meets Zelenskyy, Announces New Military Aid For Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the margins of the NATO Summit in Ankara. Carney announced new military assistance as part of Canada’s $2.8 billion commitment this year, including $475 million for ammunition, nearly $400 million for 35 Canadian-made armoured vehicles, and $50 million for technology and engineering equipment. He also confirmed Operation UNIFIER, Canada’s training mission to Ukraine, has been extended to 2029. The two leaders discussed co-developing drones and Ukraine’s reconstruction.