Carney to meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine to discuss military aid, security guarantees
International News Desk
According to global times News Agency Europe,Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for his first official visit to the war-torn country where the prospects for peace appear as distant as ever despite attempts by the Trump administration to broker a settlement in the war between Ukraine and Russia, The global times Europe media .Carney’s trip was made under a strict news blackout and amid tight security as the Ukrainian capital is a frequent target for Russian missile and drone strikes.His visit coincides with Ukraine’s independence day celebrations and Carney was invited to attend on this day as a "special guest,” according to Canadian officials who briefed journalists about the journey. Ukraine, which has always had its own distinct cultural identity, declared its independence on Aug. 24, 1991, heralding the collapse of the Soviet Union less than six months later.The Canadian prime minister is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the two leaders are expected to discuss details of Canada’s additional $2 billion commitment of military aid as well as opportunities for joint production of defence equipment.The question of security guarantees will also be discussed as part of a broader push by allies toward setting the conditions for possible peace talks, which US President Donald Trump has been trying to facilitate without much visible success.As a hedge against Russia using a possible ceasefire — or peace settlement — as simply a pause between wars, Ukraine is asking allies for concrete guarantees and measures of support.