Canada and Ukraine Forge Long-Term Partnership with Air Defense Support
During President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit, Canada announced a $260 million air defense package to aid Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. The two nations also signed a declaration aimed at establishing a “hundred-year partnership.”
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Canada announced support for Ukraine's air defenses and drone stock replenishment during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit, with an agreement signed to foster a “hundred-year partnership” focusing on defense, minerals, and energy. The support includes C$350 million (US$253 million) from the U.S. Joint Ukraine Multinational Program and C$450 million in loan guarantees to enhance Ukraine's energy supply, particularly to assist during winter. Additionally, Canada will allocate 30% of its new drone production, amounting to a significant increase in its own stocks, to Ukraine, emphasizing the immediate need for these drones on the battlefield.
Canada and Ukraine have signed a declaration for a 100-year partnership, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing a $260 million air defense package to support Ukraine. Since Russia's invasion in 2022, Canada has contributed the equivalent of 26 billion Canadian dollars ($19 billion) in aid to Ukraine. Amid ongoing conflicts, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine's air defenses, while also addressing recent Russian attacks that resulted in casualties and damage to Ukrainian infrastructure.