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Zelensky Arrives in Canada to Discuss Ukraine's Air Defense Needs
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In Short: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Canada to discuss air defense and other critical needs with Canadian officials, following recent talks with US envoys in Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Canada for a three-day visit focused on boosting defense, economic, and energy cooperation, according to reports. The talks will include discussions on air defense, particularly in light of ongoing Russian attacks using long-range drones and missiles.
During a visit to Kyiv, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Zelensky for several hours, traveling to Ukraine by train after being unable to land their plane in Kyiv due to security concerns. The discussions, which concluded without a major breakthrough, focused on expanding cooperation and addressing the human toll of the war.
Zelensky emphasized the need for air defense and energy support, especially as the war with Russia is expected to continue into the winter. He also highlighted the importance of developing Ukraine's own anti-ballistic system, noting that American production will increase next year.
The Canadian Prime Minister's office stated that the talks will focus on expanding cooperation in defense, the economy, and energy, while also addressing the human impact of Russia's war against Ukraine. Zelensky plans to visit Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay during his stay in Canada.
What's confirmed
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Canada for a three-day visit focused on boosting defense, economic, and energy cooperation, according to reports. The talks will include discussions on air defense, particularly in light of ongoing Russian attacks using long-range drones and missiles.
- During a visit to Kyiv, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Zelensky for several hours, traveling to Ukraine by train after being unable to land their plane in Kyiv due to security concerns. The discussions, which concluded without a major breakthrough, focused on expanding cooperation and addressing the human toll of the war.
- Zelensky emphasized the need for air defense and energy support, especially as the war with Russia is expected to continue into the winter. He also highlighted the importance of developing Ukraine's own anti-ballistic system, noting that American production will increase next year.
- The Canadian Prime Minister's office stated that the talks will focus on expanding cooperation in defense, the economy, and energy, while also addressing the human impact of Russia's war against Ukraine. Zelensky plans to visit Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay during his stay in Canada.
What's still developing
- Following rounds of talks on Sunday, which lasted several hours behind closed doors, Zelensky told reporters they had agreed officials from Ukraine, Europe and America would meet in the near future to continue discussions.
- The US envoys had travelled to Kyiv by train after flying to Poland – Zelensky told the media that it was not possible for them to land their plane despite preparations.
- Zelensky stressed that he wanted a just peace with no opportunity for renewed aggression by Russia.
- Zelensky said before the trip that he planned to discuss ballistic missile defense with Canadian officials.
- Kyiv is also seeking to develop its own ballistic missile defense capabilities, Zelensky said.
- Støre later said Zelensky’s plane narrowly avoided a drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Norway.