**New Canadian PM Supports Ukraine**
Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They discussed how to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
On March 16, the Presidential Office reported on the phone call between the two leaders. Carney was just sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on March 14, replacing former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
**Canada Stands With Ukraine**
Carney and Zelensky talked about increasing pressure on Moscow. They want to impose new sanctions against Russia’s banking sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. The leaders also discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, including Canada’s commitment to providing economic support after the war ends.
**Defense Cooperation and Sanctions**
Carney and Zelensky talked about defense cooperation and the possibility of joint production of long-range weapons and electronic warfare equipment. They also discussed imposing new sanctions against Russia.
**Canada’s Commitment**
Canada recently participated in a virtual summit convened by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. After the conference, Carney said Canada supports an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. He called on Russia to stop its attacks and come to the negotiating table.
Carney said his country remains “Ukraine’s steadfast ally” and is committed to lending Kyiv “the military support it needs to defend itself — now and into the future.”
**Trudeau’s Legacy**
Under Trudeau’s leadership, Canada was a strong ally of Ukraine. The country provided 19.5 billion Canadian dollars ($13.5 billion) in assistance, including 4.5 billion Canadian dollars ($3.1 billion) in military aid.
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