Canada's New PM Carney Affirms Ukraine Support in Call with Zelensky

Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, reaffirming Canada's commitment to Ukraine. Zelensky stated that Carney expressed the need to increase pressure on Moscow, focusing on sanctions targeting Russia's funding sources for the war. Discussions also included potential Canadian investment in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and joint defense production, particularly in EW systems, long-range missiles, and drones. Carney confirmed the conversation, noting Zelensky's interest in global peace efforts. This call was one of Carney's first with a foreign leader since assuming office. Following the call, Carney traveled to Europe, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The two leaders discussed trade relations, with Macron advocating for free trade and criticizing tariffs. Carney emphasized Canada's close ties to Europe, calling for stronger trade relations between Canada and France.