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Ukraine leader Zelenskyy lands in Calgary ahead of meetings with Carney, Liberal cabinet
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary to discuss strengthening defense, economic, and energy cooperation between their nations.
The discussions build on Canada's $6.5 billion military assistance commitment to Ukraine since 2022, while addressing the human toll of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Zelensky arrived in Canada following a trip to Norway, where he attended King Harald V's funeral and met the Icelandic Foreign Minister to discuss winter preparations.
Following the Calgary meeting, Zelensky will address a cabinet meeting in the mountain resort town of Banff, Alta., then visit Toronto and North Bay before departing Friday.
The visit occurs amid rising domestic pressure on Zelensky's government, which cannot hold elections under martial law, as Ukraine increasingly relies on Canada to advocate for its sovereignty.