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Canada continues to play a significant role in supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. In 2025, Canada pledged an additional $50 million to the Drone Coalition to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. Under the PURL initiative, Canada will also contribute $150 million for military equipment procurement, joining other NATO allies. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Carney discuss peace plans and partnerships. Additionally, Canada allocated nearly $45 million to repair energy infrastructures in Ukraine. The USA and Canada are collaborating on the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. With commitments like $1 billion for drones and ammunition, Canada's influence in shaping international peace and security continues to grow.

How is Canada supporting Ukraine's military defense?

Canada is providing significant military aid to Ukraine, including $150 million under the PURL initiative for weapons purchases, joining forces with NATO allies. Also, Canada has committed $1 billion for drones and ammunition, showcasing its robust defense support stance.

What role does Canada play in the Drone Coalition for Ukraine?

As part of the Drone Coalition, Canada has announced a $50 million allocation to aid Ukraine in enhancing its drone capabilities. This is an effort to bolster defense strategies amidst persistent conflicts and aligns with NATO and global support objectives.

What is the "Golden Dome" missile defense system?

The "Golden Dome" is a missile defense system being developed jointly by the United States and Canada. This collaboration aims to strengthen both nations' defense infrastructures against potential threats, highlighting strategic military development partnerships.

How is Canada assisting Ukraine's energy infrastructure?

To support Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Canada has pledged nearly $45 million for the purchase and repair of energy equipment damaged by Russian attacks. This assistance is crucial for maintaining energy security and stability in Ukraine, mirroring Canada's commitment to humanitarian aid.

Who are the key figures in Canada-Ukraine diplomatic discussions?

Key figures include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Their discussions often focus on peace plans, defense support, and collaboration within the international community to address ongoing conflicts and bolster Ukraine's resilience.

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торонто Vigil for fallen in Avdiivka held in Toronto. PHOTOS+VIDEO The vigil in memory of the soldiers and civilians killed in Avdiivka was held in Toronto (Canada) in light of the recent escalation of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. 8 424 6 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

ан-124 Ukrainian An-124 takes largest jet engine to permafrost zone. VIDEO An-124 Ruslan aircraft (tail number UR-82007), produced by Ukraine's Antonov Serial Production Plant, has delivered the biggest aircraft engine to the area of permafrost. 102 380 173 Society

Canada closely monitors situation in Avdiivka, condemns Russian-backed forces’ actions, Foreign Minister Freeland says Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Chrystia Freeland expresses overwhelming concern about the escalation of violence in Ukraine’s east and pledges to make efforts together with the defense minister to extend Operation UNIFIER, the military training provided to Ukrainian soldiers by Canadian instructors. 3 701 21 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

"We are proud of you and support you!" - Poroshenko welcomes Freeland’s appointment as Canada’s Foreign Minister President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko welcomes the appointment of Chrystia Freeland as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. 13 912 65 Incidents

Canadian of Ukrainian descent to head country's Foreign Ministry Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shuffling his key cabinet ministers. Chrystia Freeland, born to a Ukrainian mother, is poised to become minister of foreign affairs of Canada. 10 203 27 World

"Canadian training is of crucial importance," - Ukrainian diaspora asks of extending UNIFIER training mission in Ukraine Canada should continue its UNIFIER military training mission in Ukraine to help it confront the Russian aggression. 3 927 10 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Four battalions trained under NATO standards, one more to follow, - Defense Minister Poltorak More than 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been trained by foreign military instructors. 13 339 54 Ukrainian Politics

PM Dion says Canada, US should deter Russia 'challenge' together Canada wants to work with the United States to face the "challenge" posed by Russia. 2 246 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

голодомор канада выставка Holodomor Awareness Week launched in Canada. PHOTOS The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is launching the ninth annual National Holodomor Awareness Week to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Holodomor – Famine Genocide of 1932-33 in Ukraine. 8 377 12 Previously in trend: Holodomor. Memory Day

нижниковский 12-year-old Mykolka Nyzhnykovskyi, gravely injured in Donbas fighting, becomes legend in Canada, returns home 12-year-old Mykolka Nyzhnykovskyi tripped a mine and lost both legs and his right hand. Zaporizhia volunteer Olena Kunieva takes care of a child. She builds a house for Mykolka with the help of good people. 37 137 27 Society

трюдо Canada to continue supporting Ukraine in its struggle against aggression, Trudeau says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he won’t tone down Canada’s criticism of the Kremlin when it comes to Ukraine. 8 949 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Canadian Foreign Minister urged all countries to be very firm about sanctions against Russia Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion on Friday urged all countries to remain firm about upholding sanctions against Russia for its actions toward Ukraine and said Canada will not ease them as long as Moscow keeps its current stance. 8 911 50 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

армия помощь волонтеры зинкевич Ukrainian soldiers receive large portion of aid from Canada, - civil volunteer Zinkevych. PHOTOS Civil volunteers from around the globe continue supporting Ukrainian soldiers. Recently, a large batch of aid was received from Canada. 16 952 16 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Canada to provide National Police of Ukraine $8M in assistance, - Ambassador Shevchenko Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Andrii Shevchenko announced that the government of Canada will provide the National Police of Ukraine additional $8M in assistance. 2 490 27 Ukrainian Politics

Canada not to recognize legitimacy of Russian Duma elections taking place in Crimea, - Canada's Foreign Minister Canada will not recognize legitimacy of elections to the Russian State Duma held in occupied Crimea. 6 502 79 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

канада обучение инструкторы всп Canadian instructors start training servicemen of Ukrainian military police. PHOTOS The opening ceremony for the training was held in the International Center for Peace and Security of Hetman Sahaidachnyi National Academy of Land Forces on Sept. 5. 10 099 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

канада учения Canadian experts to hold aviation safety training courses for Ukrainian military, - Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant-General Serhii Drozdov held a working meeting with experts of the Royal Canadian Air Force headed by commander of Joint Task Force-Ukraine (JTF-U), Lieutenant-Colonel Wayne Niven at the Ukrainian Air Force HQ Sept. 5. 12 870 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

канада "We have seen no evidence to support recent Russian accusations", - Minister Dion on Russia's provocation in Crimea Canadian Government urges Russia to implement the Minsk agreements. 36 708 143 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Putin's provocation in Crimea

саперы Canadian EOD experts complete seven-month training mission in Ukraine’s Mine Action Centre. PHOTOS The servicemen of the Mine Action Centre of the Main Directorate of operational support of Ukraine's Armed Forces in Kamianets-Podilskyi said goodbye to Operation UNIFIER ROTO II members providing Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) course in accordance with NATO standards to Ukrainian military engineers from January to August 2016. 8 534 8 Incidents

армия Canadian instructors to train Ukrainian military police. PHOTOS Another training for Ukrainian military has stared in Kyiv. The class titled "Use of force" will be taught by instructors from Canadian Army to soldiers of the Military Police of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 12 558 7 Ukrainian Politics

US, Canada among top contributors of aid for Ukraine, - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published data on logistical and humanitarian assistance provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by partner countries. 20 815 45 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

винник пол Grandson of Ukrainian immigrants Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk assumes command of Canadian Army. PHOTO Prior to assuming the post, Wynnyk served as Chief of Defence Intelligence, overseeing the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. 51 151 122 World

Trudeau changes tone on relations with Russia after visit to Ukraine, - Globe and Mail In terms of substance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s first visit to Ukraine turned out to be a message to President Petro Poroshenko’s government that Canada is considering a step back from its all-in position of supporting Kyiv, in favor of a defrost in relations with Russia. 58 556 126 Ukrainian Politics

Speaker Parubii promises speedy ratification of Ukraine-Canada FTA Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andrii Parubii says the parliament will ratify the agreement on creation of a free trade zone with Canada the soonest possible. 4 498 44 Ukrainian Politics

гройсман трюдо Hroisman, Trudeau discussed prospects for deepening economic cooperation. PHOTO Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Canada Volodymyr Hroisman and Justin Trudeau discussed the prospects for deepening economic cooperation between the two countries at a meeting in Kyiv on Monday. 3 199 12 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine, Canada to talk about visa liberalization, - Poroshenko Ukraine and Canada will start consultations on liberalization of the visa regime. 7 817 37 Ukrainian Politics

Aid from NATO will allow Ukraine adapting defense sector to Alliance's standards by 2020, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has announced that complex aid by NATO for Ukraine should be implemented by 2020. 4 542 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

порошенко трюдо Canadian PM Trudeau greeted soldiers in Kyiv in Ukrainian. VIDEO Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted soldiers of the guard of honor near Presidential Administration in Kyiv in Ukrainian. 47 926 104 Ukrainian Politics

визит канада трюдо Canadian PM Trudeau arrived in Ukraine. PHOTOS Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Ukraine to meet with authorities. 49 489 166 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman and Trudeau to discuss Ukraine-Canada FTA implementation on Monday Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will discuss the issues of implementation of the free trade area (FTA) between Ukraine and Canada in Kyiv July 11. 3 164 14 Ukrainian Politics

US, Canada to inspect Russia's territory from air Between July 4-9, the Canada-U.S. joint mission, pursuant to the international Open Skies Treaty, will perform an observation flight over Russia's territory aboard a Canadian C-130 observing aircraft from the Tiksi Airport. 4 409 36 World

трюдо Canada to further defend Ukraine's sovereignty, - Trudeau Canada will continue to support Ukraine in the fight against Russia. 11 596 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Canada's intelligence agency deems Russia preparing to wage new war, - Gazeta Wyborcza The Russian Federation started the large-scale rearmament of troops in recent years. 61 087 104 Previously in trend: War

канада учения инструктора Canadian instructors conduct logistics courses for future Ukrainian officers, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Canadian military proceed with logistics courses for officers and future specialists of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which they conduct at the Military Academy of Odesa. The course is attended by future Ukrainian army specialists in logistics, missile and artillery, as well as the teaching staff of the Academy. 7 020 9 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko on her incomes: “I have received award in amount of $12,000” Batkivshchyna faction MP Nadiia Savchenko said she was granted the Light of Justice Award in the amount of $12,000 by the Ukrainian Catholic University in Canada last year. 20 996 37 Incidents

саперы Canadian instructors granted international certificates to next group of Ukrainian EOD experts in Kamianets-Podilskyi. PHOTOS Another group of EOD experts completed training in the Demining Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kamianets-Podilskyi. The Canadian instructors trained them to collect evidence, examine sites with the explosive ordnance, and dispose of the advanced improvised explosive devices. 4 942 8 Incidents

Savchenko's release positive milestone in efforts to resolve conflict in Donbas, - Canadian Foreign Ministry Canada welcomes release of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, which marks an important, positive milestone in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region. 8 492 167 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

трюдо Canadian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Ukraine this summer Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party Justin Trudeau plans be on a visit to Ukraine this summer. 8 868 59 Ukrainian Politics

вышиванка трюдо Canadian PM Trudeau wore Ukrainian embroidered shirt on Vyshyvanka Day. PHOTO of the day The Ukraine's Vyshyvanka Day was celebrated by Ukrainians around the globe. In Canada, even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put on an embroidered shirt. 64 840 95 Photo News

татары джемилев крымские Crimean Tatars deportation anniversary to be once replaced by Day of Crimea liberation from Russian occupants, Dzhemilev says. PHOTOS+VIDEO The tribute to the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people was paid outside the building of Canadian federal parliament. 10 791 16 World

Ukraine expects to implement FTA with Canada in summer of 2016, - Canada’s Ambassador Waschuk Ukraine expects to complete the implementation procedures of the treaty on free trade area (FTA) with Canada in the summer of 2016. 2 462 11 Ukrainian Politics

ващук роман If Ukraine was making blockbuster about superheroes, they would be judges and prosecutors: be kind of buried and resurrect, - Canadian Ambassador on fight with corruption Canadian Ambassador in Ukraine Roman Waschuk announced decrease of corruption level in the NJSC Naftohaz Ukrainy. However, general positive changes in the corruption sphere are practically invisible. 18 760 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Anti-Russian sanctions to be maintained or strengthened, Canadian Foreign Minister says Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Stephane Dion says Canada insists that collective sanctions against Russia either be maintained or strengthened. 11 870 104 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

визит канада учения полторак инструкторы саджан сейджжан сінгх харджит “Your reform is a move forward, they go good and fast, and this is noticeable,” - Minister of National Defence of Canada on Ukrainian Army. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Army General Stepan Poltorak held talks with Minister of National Defence of Canada Harjit Singh Sajjan at the International Center for Peacemaking and Safety (Yavoriv military training facility in the Lviv region) today, March 15. 20 917 106 Incidents

канада каменец-подольский выпуск подготовка инструкторы канадские маркот саперов хьюго Canadian military instructors trained 70 EOD operators in Ukraine under NATO standards over six months. PHOTOS Today, March 14, the next group of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators successfully completed training in the Mine Action Centre of the Main Directorate of Command and Control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kamianets-Podilskyi. The Canadian instructors trained the Ukrainian servicemen to identify and destroy improvised explosive devices. 8 163 13 Incidents

канада шевченко год канады украинцев культурного манитоба наследия Manitoba proclaims Year of Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Heritage, - Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada. PHOTOS+VIDEO The authorities of the Canadian Manitoba province proclaimed 2016 the Year of Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Heritage. 10 082 4 Incidents

канада Canada's Foreign Minister calls for immediate release of Nadiia Savchenko Canada has urged the Russian Federation to immediately release Ukrainian political prisoner Nadiia Savchenko and return her in Ukraine. 14 865 56 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

инструкторы 500 instructors from three NATO countries will train Ukrainian soldiers, - Defense Ministry. PHOTOS About 500 military instructors from the U.S., Canada and Lithuania will participate in training of Ukrainian soldiers by March 2017. 24 009 44 Society