Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes on behalf of all Canadians to President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine on the occasion of Orthodox Easter.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the ground and ways to continue supporting Ukraine, particularly following Russia’s repeated and indiscriminate attacks on critical energy and civilian infrastructure.
The leaders discussed Canada’s unwavering support to Ukraine, including implementation of a new, historic agreement on security co-operation between Canada and Ukraine, which was signed in Kyiv in February.
Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine and for President Zelenskyy’s ongoing diplomatic efforts toward a just and sustainable peace, including through Canada’s co-leadership of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The leaders exchanged views on next steps, including the upcoming Summit on Peace in Ukraine, to be held in Switzerland, and engagement with developing and emerging countries that are also facing the impact of Russia’s brutal and illegal war of aggression.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Zelenskyy reaffirmed their intention to remain in close and regular contact.