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Global News
12 minutes ago
- Global News
Ukraine hopeful Canada will ‘actively' be part of future security guarantee
Ukraine would like to see Canada 'actively participating' in future security guarantees as part of a long-term peace deal to end the Russian war, a top diplomat said Tuesday as allies began discussing what such a plan could look like. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday joined a virtual meeting to discuss next steps for securing peace in Ukraine with European and other international leaders, including those who participated in Monday's talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. NATO military chiefs are set to continue that conversation in a meeting on Wednesday. 'The Prime Minister affirmed Canada's steadfast commitment to supporting these efforts – reinforced by further diplomatic engagement, continued military and economic pressure on Russia to end its aggression, and close co-ordination with President Zelenskyy on the development of robust and credible security guarantees, as well as further military and financial support for Ukraine,' a readout of Tuesday's meeting from Carney's office said. Story continues below advertisement It made no mention of what Canada might specifically contribute to a future security guarantee. The flurry of diplomacy has Ukraine feeling hopeful that the stage is being set for an end to Russian hostilities after more than three years of war — so long as the country's long-term future is secured with help from its allies. 'I would say that we are cautiously optimistic, but not naive,' Oleh Nikolenko, who serves as Ukraine's consul general in Toronto, told Global News in an interview. 'There are so many crucial things at stake right now, and everything that is coming out from Russia must be taken with a large grain of salt … but the meetings have been constructive.' 2:20 Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders meet for talks to end Ukraine war Zelenskyy told reporters in Washington after his meeting with Trump and European leaders that security guarantees for Kyiv will likely be worked out by allied partners within 10 days. Story continues below advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron told NBC News in an interview that it will be 'very important' to finalize those details before a future trilateral meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'to put Ukraine in a situation to negotiate.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The White House said Tuesday that planning was underway for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin within the next two weeks, which will be followed by a trilateral meeting with Trump 'if necessary.' Macron said the next few days of discussion among the so-called 'coalition of the willing' will be focused on 'who is willing to do what' to ensure Ukraine's security, and specifically mentioned Canada among the countries potentially taking part. Nikolenko said Ukraine would welcome Canada's involvement. 'Canada has been actively involved in the discussions that are happening,' Nikolenko said. 'Of course, we would like to see Canada actively participating in the security guarantees architecture. To which extent, in which format, what kind of support Canada can provide, this is to be discussed further.' A joint statement from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and her Nordic counterparts on Tuesday following meetings in Finland said the countries 'are ready to play an active role in combining the efforts of the Coalition of the Willing with those of the United States to ensure the strength and credibility of these security guarantees.' Story continues below advertisement 'There must be no limitations on Ukraine's armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries,' the statement said. 2:56 Carney praises US stance on Ukraine security guarantees following Trump-Putin summit Canada has committed $6.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022, the federal government says. That number includes over $2 billion in aid announced by Carney at the G7 summit in Alberta in June, which Zelenskyy attended. Carney has undertaken efforts to boost Canada's military, including pay raises for Canadian Armed Forces members and increases in defence spending. Yet the military still currently faces employment and equipment shortages, and has struggled to boost its NATO-affiliated battalion force in Latvia to a larger brigade. Global News has asked Defence Minister David McGuinty's office and the department what Canada would be willing to contribute to a future Ukraine security guarantee. Story continues below advertisement A spokesperson for McGuinty said the minister is not taking part in Wednesday's meeting of NATO military leaders. U.S. air force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who also oversees all NATO operations in Europe, will brief the defence chiefs for NATO countries on the status of Ukraine peace and security negotiations as well as 'the current security environment,' Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of NATO's military committee, posted on X on Tuesday. A readout of Tuesday's coalition meeting from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said planning teams will meet with U.S. officials in the coming days 'to further strengthen plans to deliver robust security guarantees and prepare for the deployment of a reassurance force if the hostilities ended.' 'The leaders also discussed how further pressure – including through sanctions – could be placed on Putin until he showed he was ready to take serious action to end his illegal invasion,' the readout said. Russia has explicitly ruled out allowing NATO troops in Ukraine, but Trump said Monday that Putin is open to the presence of western troops in Ukraine as part of a larger, Europe-led security guarantee that ensures Russia doesn't invade again. 5:55 Easy for Putin to 'manipulate' Trump as stance changes on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: expert In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said European nations 'are willing to put people on the ground' and the U.S. is 'willing to help them with things, especially, probably, if you talk about by air because nobody has stuff we have.' Story continues below advertisement White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a briefing later on Tuesday that air support was 'an option and a possibility' being looked at, and reaffirmed that Trump has ruled out deploying U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. Nikolenko said security guarantees are 'a key element of any further mechanisms which will lead to lasting peace for Ukraine.' What that looks like will depend on the capabilities of each coalition partner, he added. 'At the end of the day, there should be a mechanism that will ensure Ukraine's security,' he said. Ukraine is also looking to secure a US$90-billion arms deal that will see Kyiv buy American weapons and other equipment with European financial backing as part of a future security guarantee. Nikolenko said Ukraine will also generate revenues for its economy and military through domestic drone production and sales to the U.S. and other partners. All of the discussions are aimed at both ending the current war and ensuring another invasion by Russia cannot happen, he said. 'Putin has proved that you cannot trust him until we see what his real actions are,' he said. 'So promises and talks are one thing, but (actions are) another thing.'
Global News
12 minutes ago
- Global News
‘A little bit of hope': Canada's Ukrainian community reacts to latest peace talks
Mariana Sirko came to Canada in the spring of 2024. She'd been living in Kyiv for the past decade, but the Russian attacks on her home eventually forced her to flee, leaving behind friends and family. 'The war is going deeper and deeper, and it's becoming harder and harder to live in Ukraine,' says Sirko. A year later, Sirko is thankful for the welcoming community in her new country as she navigates the typical challenges faced by newcomers. But even as she builds her life in Calgary, her heart is never far from home. 'Even though I'm here in Canada right now, I'm still with Ukraine with all my thoughts and feelings.' Like the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who have come to Canada since the war began, Sirko is watching closely as world leaders try to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The latest attempt comes from U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he is working to arrange a direct meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Story continues below advertisement Trump met with both presidents this week to discuss the ongoing war. Should Zelenskyy and Putin meet, it would mark the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Absolutely cautious optimism,' says Petro Schturym, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress's Toronto Branch, about the potential meeting. 'Russia has not stood by any of the international agreements they've made with Ukraine and their European partners so of course we're cautious, but at the same time we realize the only way this ends is through some negotiated settlement.' In a video shot outside the White House, Zelenskyy praised his meeting with Trump on Monday and appears ready for the long-anticipated meeting. However, Russia for now is non-committal, having unleashed another round of attacks against Ukraine Tuesday night, targeting residential areas. The move leaving unanswered questions within Canada's Ukrainian community. 'Many people think it's really hard to trust both Putin and Trump right now,' says Anna Tselukhina, a member of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress based in Calgary. '(Putin) broke so many ceasefire agreements over the last 10 years, and Trump, he changes his mind every day.' Tselukhina moved to Calgary from a small town in the Luhansk region in 2022 after it was occupied by Russian troops. She lost her mother in the early attacks, and says she doesn't know where she is buried, but says Ukraine is still her home, and she wants the country to stay in one piece. Story continues below advertisement 'It's really painful because this is my hometown, the place where I used to live,' says Tselukhina. 'I want it to be Ukraine.' Pressure is building for Ukraine to redraw some of its borders to help make a deal, but for many Ukrainians, including Tselukhina, that's just another item on a growing list of losses. But despite the continued attacks, and an at times seemingly unreachable deal, there is still hope that with Canadian and European support, the two sides might come to an agreement. 'Despite all the unpredictable conditions and all the pressure Ukraine has during these meetings, we still have some good steps for everyone,' says Sirko. 'I would hope during this meeting different talks about returning prisoners of war or kidnapped children will also take place.' — with files from Global News' Amandalina Letterio
Winnipeg Free Press
12 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Trump's talks with Russia and Ukraine could provide the opening for Ottawa and its peers to put plans into action to secure Kyiv's future. Anand says Canada and its peers have been talking about 'stable security guarantees' for Ukraine for more than two years. She says Canada and 30 other countries are in active talks about identifying structure and obligations for how they can help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty. Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a virtual call this morning with the Coalition of the Willing, a group of nations who have offered to help fund or staff a peacekeeping force on Ukrainian territory. That call came one day after U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, a few days after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt says Trump will not have American soldiers on the ground, but says the U.S. is open to co-ordinating security for Ukraine and might provide air support. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2025.
