Carney pledges continued sanctions and air-defence support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about Russia’s attacks and support for Ukraine.

• Carney said Canada will maintain its sanctions on Russia and tighten them where effective. Canada has imposed more than 3,500 sanctions in response to Russia’s violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
• The leaders discussed working with allies to increase support for Ukraine’s air defences. Canada most recently announced $355 million for that purpose.
• Canada has committed more than $8.5 billion in military support and more than $750 million for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

The leaders also discussed a new U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement, which Carney said would provide revenue to Russia and oppose efforts to build peace and stability in Europe.