Canada Offers Air-Defense and Drone Support to Ukraine
Canada offered Ukraine air-defense support on Thursday. Canada also promised help with drone supplies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada during the talks. He sought more military support against Russia.
Canada plans to give 350 million Canadian dollars for air-defense weapons. Canada will also produce millions of drones.
One-third of these drones will go to Ukraine. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Zelenskyy in Calgary, Alberta.
The two leaders signed a partnership deal. It aims for cooperation lasting a hundred years.
The deal covers defense, minerals and energy. Canada and Ukraine pledged to deepen their alliance.
Ukraine faces growing attacks from Russia. These include missiles and jet-powered drones. Carney grew up in Calgary among many Ukrainian Canadians.
Key Terms 4
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine leading his country's defense against Russia.
- Mark Carney Prime minister of Canada.
- Calgary, Alberta A city in western Canada.
- air-defense interceptors Weapons used to stop incoming missiles.