During a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled new measures aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carney stressed the need to intensify pressure on Russia, which “has refused to come to the negotiating table.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, Canada is announcing several steps: first, sanctions against over 40 entities in Russia and abroad that are helping Moscow evade restrictions; second, sanctions targeting more than 200 vessels from the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ used by Russia to bypass these sanctions,\u201d Carney stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also confirmed that Canada will provide over 2 billion Canadian dollars (about $1.48 billion USD) in military assistance to Ukraine. The package will include drones, helicopters, and ammunition, although specific details were not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Carney announced the allocation of the next tranche of a loan backed by frozen Russian assets, also amounting to over 2 billion Canadian dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He concluded by reaffirming Canada\u2019s commitment: \u201cOur support will remain unwavering until we achieve a just peace for Ukraine and its people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As reported, President Zelenskyy arrived at the G7 summit in Canada, where a meeting had been scheduled with his counterpart Donald Trump \u2014 who left the event early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n