PM Carney speaks with Ukrainian president in Halifax

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting the President of Ukraine in Halifax

He’s talking with Volodymyr Zelenskyy Saturday afternoon.

The two world leaders spoke with reporters ahead of the meeting.

“Under president Zelenskyy’s leadership, we have the conditions, the possibility for a just and lasting peace, but that requires a willing Russia,” said Prime Minister Carney.

The attack we saw in Kyiv overnight, it shows how important it is to stand with Ukraine during this difficult time, and that we create the conditions for lasting peace and a true reconstruction.”

The two spoke on Boxing Day by phone, the Prime Minister’s office says they discussed the latest development in ongoing peace talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war, which has been on since 2022.

Carney commended Zelenskyy for his ‘continued efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for the people of Ukraine.’

Carney’s office say they remain engaged, and affirmed Canada’s commitment to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss a 20-point plan for peace.