Canada considers deploying troops to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensy has reportedly asked Canada to send troops to Ukraine to bolster European security, a move the North American country is still considering.

The call came during a surprise visit to Kiev this month by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to coincide with the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.

4c4638c8af77dee959b559ad72f79f84-1756030411-2048x1365.jpg — Ukrainian President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Speaking at a press conference after the talks, Prime Minister Carney confirmed that Ottawa is considering all options, including a potential military presence, but has not made a final decision.

"We are working with our allies and with Ukraine on the conditions for ensuring security on land, in the air and at sea. And I will not rule out the presence of military forces," Ukrainian media quoted the Canadian Prime Minister as saying .

Meanwhile, President Zelensky welcomed the potential discussions and stressed that additional foreign forces could help stabilize Ukraine and strengthen international security in the region.

He framed Canada's involvement as a crucial move toward securing a just and lasting peace amid ongoing Russian aggression.

"I am grateful to Canada for its support in this matter and for its readiness to work at its level with other global actors to put greater pressure on Russia. We count on the presence of Canadian forces in Ukraine. This is very important for us," President Zelensky said.

The Canadian prime minister's visit to Kiev comes after Ottawa pledged C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in June.

The package will fund armored vehicles, medical equipment, spare parts, small arms, ammunition, explosives, additional unmanned aircraft systems and counter-drone solutions.

The package will also support electronic warfare and air defense capabilities, investment in joint ventures between Ukrainian and Canadian industries, and other urgently needed military assistance.

Kiev will also receive 31 million Canadian dollars ($22.3 million) in humanitarian assistance, as well as other projects focused on humanitarian relief operations, cybersecurity, and responding to growing threats to the Ukrainian government.

Since the Ukraine conflict began, Ottawa has pledged nearly C$22 billion ($15.8 billion) in comprehensive assistance to Ukraine.

“The contributions … are a clear demonstration of our unwavering commitment to Ukraine and the values we all share,” Canada’s defense minister said.