Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s flying to Canada for first 2026 visit
- On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary for a signing ceremony and news conference, marking his first Canadian visit this year to deepen defence, economic, and energy cooperation.
- Canada has pledged $6.5 billion in military assistance since 2022, with Carney stating the visit "underscores Canada's continued leadership in supporting Ukraine" amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression.
- European leaders warn of escalating Russian sabotage, including drone attacks near airports and railway vandalism; a drone incursion in Moldova on Tuesday delayed Zelenskyy's flight en route to Canada.
- Following the Calgary stop, Zelenskyy will address cabinet members in Banff and attend events in Toronto and North Bay before departing Friday, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand co-hosts a summit later this month on returning Ukrainian children.
- The visit arrives amid rising domestic pressure on Zelenskyy's government, which cannot hold elections due to a constitutional ban on voting during martial law, underscoring the critical need for sustained international diplomatic support.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Calgary on Wednesday night in anticipation of a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting
CALGARY — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Calgary on Wednesday night ahead of a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. They are set to meet in the city Thursday morning, and Zelenskyy is to later address a cabinet meeting in the nearby mountain resort town of Banff, Alta. Carney said the visit will
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold an official meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today in Calgary. The visit of the Ukrainian head of state and his wife Olena Zelenska to Canadian soil will last until September 11, with the program providing for events in the cities of Calgary, Toronto and North Bay. Zelensky will also make a special address to members of the Canadian cabinet during a forum in Banff focused on deepen…
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