Carney pledges $2B in military support for Ukraine, condemns Russia's 'barbarism'
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an additional $2 billion in military support for Ukraine and condemned Russia's "barbarism" following its deadliest attack this year on Kyiv overnight.
Standing next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of a sideline meeting on the final day of the G7 summit in Alberta, Carney said that package will include money for drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles.
Canada is also promising a suite of sanctions targeting Russian individuals, entities contributing to the evasion of sanctions and 200 vessels, part of what is often called Russia's "shadow fleet." The aging tankers are used to evade oil price cap sanctions.
"We underscore the importance of using maximum pressure against Russia, who has refused to come to the table," Carney said.
Barrage of missile, drone strikes targets Kyiv
The funding follows a deadly night in Ukraine's capital during which a barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, killing at least a dozen people and injuring more.
Zelenskyy offered condolences to the families of the victims as he thanked Carney for the support and urged leaders to back Ukraine in seeking an unconditional ceasefire and peace deal
The war time leader had hoped to meet one-on-one with U.S. President Donald Trump to push for harsher sanctions against Russia, but the remaining six leaders at the G7 are forging ahead today after he left the summit early Monday night.
Trump touched down in Kananaskis, Alta. Sunday night and was expected to remain until Tuesday for meetings with other global leaders. But the U.S. president left after Monday night's family dinner to deal with the escalating war between Israel and Iran.
"I have to be back early. I loved it. I tell you, I loved it. And I think we got a lot done," Trump told reporters Monday evening.
"We had just a really great relationship with everybody. It was really nice. I wish I could stay for tomorrow, but they understand — this is big stuff."
Trump not at the table today
Trump's departure means he will miss time with the non-G7 leaders attending the summit Tuesday, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The summit has pivoted to address the Middle East crisis, which continues to escalate as Israel pushes to end Iran's nuclear program.
Speaking to reporters from Air Force One after leaving Canada, Trump said he was looking for a "real end, not a ceasefire, a real end" to the conflict, predicting that Israel would not be easing its attacks on Iran.
"Remember, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapons program," he said.
WATCH | Trump says U.S. wants a 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict:
Trump says U.S. wants a 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict — not just a ceasefire
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U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he returned ahead of schedule from the G7 summit in Canada, reiterated his position that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons and took questions about the conflict.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, chair of this year's summit in Alberta, said he "fully understands" why Trump made an early exit and is "grateful for the president's presence."
The G7 leaders released a joint statement late Monday night, calling for a "de-escalation" of hostilities in the Middle East.
The joint statement from the group — made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S., along with the European Union — affirms Israel's right to defend itself and recognizes Iran as "the principal source of regional instability and terror" but also calls for some sort of "resolution."
"We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza," read the statement, made public after a working dinner at the summit.
Zelenskyy, Sheinbaum and others meeting G7 leaders
Trump's departure is likely a letdown for the leaders who travelled for the second day of meetings in Kananaskis and hoped to bend Trump's ear.
Sheinbaum made it clear she was making the trip north in hopes of meeting with the president to talk tariffs.
Zelenskyy has been seeking Trump's support in securing a peace deal with Russia.
WATCH | Trump addresses decision to leave G7 summit early:
Trump addresses decision to leave G7 summit early
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At the family photo of G7 leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump says he wishes he could stay, but he has to return to the U.S. early. The White House announced earlier Monday that he had to leave to deal with the crisis in the Middle East. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he understands the president's decision to leave early.
Carney's first meeting was with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, a Canadian whom Carney called "one of the most experienced leaders in the world." In front of the cameras, Rutte heaped praise on the federal government for recently promising to meet NATO's military spending guideline by early next year.
The two will soon each other at next week's NATO summit.
Carney is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he tests renewing ties with the global economic power. The controversial meeting comes just months after the RCMP accused Indian agents of orchestrating a campaign of violence on Canadian soil, including acts of murder, extortion and coercion.
Nearly two years ago, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada had evidence linking Indian agents to the Nijjar killing.
Other invitees at the table Tuesday include Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (this year's G20 chair), South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
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