Key takeaways by Insider Paper
- Canada is providing additional air defense support to Ukraine, Zelensky said during talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Zelensky expressed gratitude, calling the air defense package crucial for Ukraine's protection against escalating attacks.
- Carney said Canada has provided CAN$26 billion and will continue support amid urgent need to bolster aerial defenses.
Canada is providing Ukraine additional support in air defense, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday during a visit for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“I’m so thankful,” the Ukrainian leader said. “This is very important package of air defense and this is crucial.”
Carney noted that Canada had provided Ukraine CAN$26 billion (US$19 billion) in support in response to Russia’s invasion and said more help would come.
“We’ve provided support for the energy systems and beyond. We’ll provide more support,” the prime minister said.
Ukraine has stressed its urgent need for improved aerial defense in response to increased Russian ballistic missile strikes.
