Canada has announced new military and financial commitments to Ukraine as the country marks four years since Russia launched its full scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, co chaired by the United Kingdom and France and joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, and backed ongoing efforts toward a negotiated peace.
Carney announced approximately $2 billion in new military assistance for the upcoming fiscal year, including the donation of 400 armoured vehicles. Canada is also renewing and expanding Operation UNIFIER, its long running military training mission supporting Ukraine’s armed forces.
Ottawa says it has committed more than $25.5 billion in assistance to Ukraine since 2022, including over $13 billion in direct financial support and nearly $892 million toward critical military capabilities sourced from NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List.
Canada is also imposing new sanctions targeting 100 additional vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet and working with international partners to further lower the price cap on Russian crude oil. An additional $20 million will go to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to help repair and protect the country’s energy infrastructure.
In a separate G7 statement, leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting Ukraine through humanitarian aid, energy assistance and efforts to ensure nuclear safety.
The Prime Minister says Canada will continue to stand firmly with Ukraine in pursuit of a just and lasting peace.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
