Canada increases Ukraine's support and imposes new sanctions against Russia: the results of Vladimir Zelensky's meeting and Mark Karney

“Ukrainians, our families have survived a very difficult night, one of the largest attacks from the beginning of this war: 440" Shahmed " - Iranian drones - and 32 missiles, including ballistic. I was directly connected while flying with all ministers and, of course, with the Commander of the Air Force, ”the head of state said. The President noted that as of more than 130 victims and 15 dead. It was a Russian attack against civilian infrastructure, ordinary residential buildings and people.

Mark Carney expressed his condolences on behalf of the entire Canadian people and added that this attack again emphasizes how important it is to stay with Ukraine. The Prime Minister has announced that Canada today imposes sanctions against a number of Russian people, more than 40 companies in Russia and other countries that help the Russian Federation to circumvent sanctions, as well as more than 200 ships of the Russian shadow fleet.

  Mark Carney announced new military support for Ukraine: drones, helicopters, ammunition worth more than $ 2 billion. Some of these funds will be directed to the internal defense production of Ukraine. He noted that Canada will form all military assistance in accordance with the current needs of Ukrainian soldiers. In addition, the Prime Minister has announced the next tranche for more than $ 2 billion. at the expense of profits from frozen Russian assets. “This is our contribution.

We will work with our European and other allies to provide the necessary support. And I want to say clearly: this support will be unchanged until we reach a just peace, ”he said. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Mark Karney for a new military package and support for Ukrainians by the Canadian people. “It is very important for our soldiers - to be strong on the battlefield, to remain strong until Russia is ready for peace talks. We are ready for peace negotiations, for the unconditional ceasefire.

I think it is very important. But this requires pressure, ”the President said. Leaders have discussed what sanctions can hit Russia's ability to develop its defense production and finance war. The President and the Prime Minister coordinated steps for further diplomatic work with partners within NATO, G7 and the coalitions of those who want, as well as interactions within the UN regarding decisions on unconditional ceasefire.