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Ukraine leader Zelenskyy lands in Calgary ahead of meetings with Carney, Liberal cabinet
The visit will center on deeper defence, economic and energy cooperation as Ukraine seeks more air and ballistic missile support, Carney’s office said.
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary to discuss strengthening defense, economic, and energy cooperation between their nations.
The discussions build on Canada's $6.5 billion military assistance commitment to Ukraine since 2022, while addressing the human toll of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Zelensky arrived in Canada following a trip to Norway, where he attended King Harald V's funeral and met the Icelandic Foreign Minister to discuss winter preparations.
Following the Calgary meeting, Zelensky will address a cabinet meeting in the mountain resort town of Banff, Alta., then visit Toronto and North Bay before departing Friday.
The visit occurs amid rising domestic pressure on Zelensky's government, which cannot hold elections under martial law, as Ukraine increasingly relies on Canada to advocate for its sovereignty.
PRESIDENT Zelensky has arrived in Canada for a three-day visit to strengthen defense, economic and energy cooperation. A key topic of discussion will be missile defense against Russian attacks.
Zelensky and the First Lady arrived in Canada with an official visit <p>Volodymyr Zelensky and Elena Zelenska arrived in Canada with an official visit. The president announced this in Telegram. He added,
that important meetings and arrangements are planned during the visit.</p>