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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join world leaders in Kyiv on Monday as Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as a Ukrainian diplomat urged Canada to “step up” its support.
Zelenskyy confirmed during a news conference in Kyiv Sunday evening that he will meet with Trudeau in person – one of 13 foreign leaders attending a summit on peace and security for Ukraine.
“Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be here with a visit tomorrow,” Zelenskyy said in Ukrainian. “He is chairing the G7 at the moment, so he will tell me what is happening with the relationship with the US.”
The news conference was translated into English by Ukrainian broadcaster UATV.
The Prime Minister’s Office has not publicly confirmed Trudeau’s trip and did not respond to questions about Zelenskyy’s remarks Sunday.
Zelenskyy said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and delegates from Nordic and Baltic countries are also attending Monday’s summit in person, and two dozen leaders will join virtually.
“This is an important opportunity to discuss Ukraine’s strategy and the framework for security guarantees,” Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine’s allies are seeking to shore up support for the war-torn country as US President Donald Trump pushes for an agreement to end the war. Trump administration officials have held talks with Russia without Ukraine at the table, and are signaling that an eventual deal could see Moscow keep at least some of the territory it has occupied since it originally invaded Ukraine in 2014.
The US has also appeared to accept Russia’s position that Ukraine should never join NATO, and is pushing Ukraine to give access to its critical minerals as compensation for American military aid.
Zelenskyy said Sunday a deal with the US on minerals was making progress, and that he would be ready to give up the presidency if doing so would achieve a lasting peace for his country under NATO’s security.
“If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up my post, I’m ready,” he said. “I can trade it for NATO.”
Oleh Nikolenko, Ukraine’s consul general in Toronto, told Global News the rhetoric coming from the US is “counterproductive” and will only serve as “an invitation (for Russia) to commit more aggression.”
Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 267 strike drones into Ukraine overnight on Saturday, more than in any other single attack of the war. Moscow has continued to fire ballistic missiles on Ukraine, including at least three on Sunday, as its officials hold talks with Washington.
Nikolenko said Ukrainian negotiators are pushing for security guarantees from the US as part of any economic or minerals deal.
Trump and his advisors are calling on Europe to take the lead on shoring up security for Ukraine, which European leaders have said they are willing to do and Ukrainians say they are welcoming.
Canada also needs to be part of these security conversations, Nikolenko said.
“We think that at this time, it’s really high time for Canada to play a leadership role,” he said. “Canada can really fill several gaps right now: military support, humanitarian, demining, training of our forces.”
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Conclusion:
Ukraine’s allies are seeking to shore up support for the war-torn country as the US pushes for an agreement to end the war. The US has appeared to accept Russia’s position that Ukraine should never join NATO, and is pushing for Ukraine to give access to its critical minerals as compensation for American military aid.
Frequently Asked Questions:
* What is the current situation in Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, with Russia occupying a significant portion of the country.
* What is the US position on Ukraine’s NATO membership?
The US has accepted Russia’s position that Ukraine should never join NATO.
* What are the US and Russia negotiating?
The US and Russia are holding talks without Ukraine at the table, and are signaling that an eventual deal could see Moscow keep at least some of the territory it has occupied.
* What is the role of Canada in the conflict?
Canada is a major donor to Ukraine, providing military, financial, and humanitarian aid. However, critics have called for Ottawa to provide more support, including deploying troops to Ukraine.
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