Canada praises US stance on Ukraine security guarantees
"Robust and credible security guarantees are essential to any just and lasting peace. I welcome the openness of the United States to providing security guarantees as part of Coalition of the Willing's efforts," Carney said in a statement.
"The leadership of President Trump and the United States is creating the opportunity to end Russia's illegal war in Ukraine."
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