{"id":393013,"date":"2025-09-02T22:36:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/393013\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T22:36:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:36:39","slug":"canada-reinforces-its-support-for-a-just-and-lasting-peace-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/393013\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada reinforces its support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The international rules-based order, established after the Second World War, is under increasing pressure. At this hinge moment, Ukraine is, once again, at the frontline of the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.<\/p>\n<p>That is why today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, visited Kyiv on the 34th anniversary of Ukraine\u2019s independence.\u00a0Canada was the first Western country to recognize Ukraine as an independent and sovereign nation. Decades later, Canada remains steadfast in our support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>At the G7 Summit in Kananaskis in June, Canada committed an additional <strong>$2\u00a0billion\u00a0<\/strong>in military assistance for Ukraine. Today, Prime Minister Carney announced the Government of Canada is allocating this funding as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$835\u00a0million <\/strong>to procure a range of critical equipment for Ukraine, including armoured vehicles, medical equipment, spare parts, small arms, ammunition, and explosives, as well as additional drone capabilities and other urgently needed equipment and supplies for Ukraine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approximately $680\u00a0million<\/strong> (USD $500\u00a0million)\u00a0for the purchase of a NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List package of military equipment sourced from the United States to strengthen Ukraine\u2019s air defence capabilities and provide other urgently needed military assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$220\u00a0million<\/strong> to purchase drone, counter-drone, and electronic warfare capabilities, including investments in joint ventures between Ukrainian and Canadian industry, in line with the Letter of Intent on Canada-Ukraine Joint Production of Defence Material.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$165 million<\/strong> to\u00a0support Canada\u2019s ongoing work in Ukraine Defense Contact Group Capability Coalitions, including efforts to source critical capabilities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$100 million\u00a0<\/strong>to source ammunition and explosives through the Czech Ammunition Initiative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Prime Minister also announced an additional package of <strong>over<\/strong> <strong>$31\u00a0million<\/strong> for humanitarian assistance and investments in initiatives to counter digital attacks and evolving threats to Ukrainian democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Since the start of Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canada has committed nearly <strong>$22\u00a0billion<\/strong> in multi-faceted assistance for Ukraine, including\u00a0over $12.4\u00a0billion in direct financial support \u2013 the largest per capita financial contribution among G7 countries.<\/p>\n<p>In Kyiv, Prime Minister Carney met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, and Ukrainian Cabinet ministers. They discussed\u00a0Canada\u2019s work with President Zelenskyy and our partners in the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine and advance our shared commitment to peace and security. The leaders agreed that no decisions about Ukraine should be made without Ukraine, and no decisions about Europe should be made without Europe.<\/p>\n<p>As Co-Chair of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Prime Minister Carney also affirmed that Canada will intensify its work with Ukraine, European partners, and the\u00a0United States to secure the immediate and unconditional return of Ukrainian children.<\/p>\n<p>Quotes<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cUkraine is, once again, at the frontline of the struggle for democracy and freedom. This is a critical moment where allies must step up and lead, and Canada is answering that call. Canada is, has, and always will be a steadfast ally in Ukraine\u2019s relentless pursuit of freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u00a0The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cCanada continues to work closely with our allies and partners to ensure Ukraine has the military assistance it needs to defend its sovereignty, protect its people, and fight against Russia\u2019s illegal and unjustifiable war. The contributions announced today are a clear demonstration of our unwavering commitment to Ukraine and the values we all share.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cUkraine\u2019s Independence Day is a reminder that freedom, sovereignty, and self-determination are never a given; they must be defended and upheld. Today, and every day, Canada stands with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Quick facts<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This was Prime Minister Carney\u2019s first official visit to Ukraine.<\/li>\n<li>While in Kyiv, the Prime Minister also announced:\n<ul class=\"bulletOutline\">\n<li>that Canada is on track to deliver all 50 Canadian-built Armoured Combat Support Vehicles\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pm.gc.ca\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2023\/09\/22\/canada-reaffirms-our-unwavering-support-ukraine-long-it-takes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">committed in 2023<\/a> to support Ukraine\u2019s Armed Forces by the end of this year.<\/li>\n<li>a customs mutual assistance agreement with Ukraine to prevent and investigate customs violations, smuggling, and trade-related crimes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The measures announced today build on other recent announcements, including:<\/li>\n<li>Today, 1.3\u00a0million people of Ukrainian descent call Canada home \u2013 the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the Western world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Related productsAssociated links<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The international rules-based order, established after the Second World War, is under increasing pressure. 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