Canada offers air defense support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits
Summary
Canada has pledged to help Ukraine strengthen its air defenses and supply more drones as part of a long-term partnership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada, where leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, and other areas.Key Facts
- Canada promised support to improve Ukraine’s air defense and provide more drones.
- The two countries plan a “hundred-year partnership” covering defense, energy, and critical minerals.
- Canada will provide C$350 million (US$253 million) through a U.S.-linked program called Jumpstart.
- Canada is offering C$450 million in loan guarantees to repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before winter.
- About 350,000 Canadians have Ukrainian roots, especially in Alberta.
- Canada will send 30% of its new drone production to Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy plans to meet President Donald Trump in New York in late September.
- Zelenskyy does not expect major peace talks while Russia holds elections.
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