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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Ukraine's allies meet as Zelenskyy travels to Washington to meet with Trump
European Commission Ursula van der Leyen and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appear on a screen during a video conference as part of the "coalition of the willing", Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni, Pool) OTTAWA — Ukraine and its allies held a virtual meeting Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a high-stakes session with U.S. President Donald Trump, who's fresh off his latest attempt to broker peace with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says he took part in the call with the 'Coalition of the Willing,' and that he welcomes the upcoming meeting with Trump. A handful of European leaders and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are travelling to Washington, D.C., with Zelenskyy for the meeting. Trump and Putin, who spoke for around three hours on Friday in Alaska, left those discussions without a ceasefire or peace agreement. The U.S. president posted on Truth Social Sunday, saying: 'BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED!' Carney's office has not responded to questions about whether Canada was asked to take part, and the statement does not say if the prime minister will be part of Monday's discussions. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2025. The Canadian Press
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees, says Taoiseach
International borders must not be changed by force, the Taoiseach has said, ahead of a meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. Micheál Martin attended a virtual leaders' meeting of the so-called 'coalition of the willing' in support of Ukraine on Sunday. Advertisement The call was convened by Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. I welcomed the opportunity to join other European leaders today to discuss developments on ending the war in Ukraine. We had a very useful engagement with President Zelenskyy as he prepares to meet with President Trump tomorrow in Washington. — Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) August 17, 2025 On Monday, Volodymyr Zelenskiy is meeting Donald Trump with several EU leaders, including Sir Keir, also travelling to Washington DC in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian president. Mr Martin, who will not be in Washington, said he had assured Mr Zelenskiy on Sunday that Ireland will 'continue to steadfastly support Ukraine'. EU leaders have agreed that sanctions and wider economic measures 'will be reinforced' if Russia continues its military action. Advertisement The Taoiseach also said that he believes Ukraine needs 'long-term security guarantees'. Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference in Alaska following their talks over Ukraine (Jae C Hong/AP) Speaking after Sunday's online conference, Mr Martin said: 'I welcomed the opportunity to join other European leaders today to discuss developments on ending the war in Ukraine. 'We had a very useful engagement with President Zelenskiy as he prepares to meet with President Trump tomorrow in Washington. 'I welcome the initiative by President Trump to seek the ending of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Ireland, together with our European partners, continues to contribute to these efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.' Advertisement The meeting of European leaders follows the US president's summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Mr Martin said it is 'essential that Ukraine is a full participant' in any discussions regarding its future. He said: 'I therefore welcome that President Zelenskiy will meet with President Trump in Washington tomorrow, together with other European leaders. Mr Martin said he stressed that international law and principles of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected for security in the region. Advertisement 'It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force. 'I fully agree that Ukraine needs strong, credible, long-term security guarantees. This will mean sustained support from Europe, the United States and other partners. 'Ireland stands ready to play our part. Earlier this year we committed to providing non-lethal military support to Ukraine and we will look to do more. 'At today's meeting, I also reiterated Ireland's readiness to contribute to any peacekeeping force that is in line with the UN Charter.' Advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron attending the video conference with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (Philippe Magoni/AP) The Taoiseach said Ireland will also continue to support Ukraine's EU membership ambitions, adding that Russia 'cannot have a veto' on the matter. 'Our joint efforts for peace should be combined with firm and co-ordinated pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and engage seriously with negotiations on a just and lasting peace. 'We agreed today that sanctions and wider economic measures will be reinforced if Russia does not stop the killing. 'The human dimension and accountability must also be at the centre of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. 'Russia must urgently return Ukrainian children who they have abducted as well as prisoners of war and civilians being held unlawfully.'
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Swedish prime minister to attend Sunday's 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, spokesperson says
STOCKHOLM, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson will virtually attend Sunday's meeting with the "Coalition of the Willing", ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington on Monday, a spokesperson from the prime minister's office told Reuters. Kristersson will however not fly to Washington together with Zelenskiy alongside other European leaders on Monday, the spokesperson said.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Carney says Trump is ‘creating the opportunity' to end war in Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with media during a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Prime Minister Mark Carney says the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump is 'creating the opportunity to end Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.' In a statement released Saturday, the day after Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Carney praised the U.S. administration's efforts to end the war. '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 the statement. 'Canada is co-ordinating closely with President Zelenskyy and our partners in the Coalition of the Willing to intensify our steadfast support for Ukraine and our shared commitment to its peace and security.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not attend the Alaska summit, which ended without any agreement on a ceasefire or path to end the war. Putin's visit to Alaska was his first to the United States in 10 years and his first to a Western country since invading Ukraine in 2022. In the wake of the meeting, Trump reversed course to say an overall peace agreement — not the ceasefire he has long championed — is the next step in ending the war in Ukraine. Trump committed to convene more meetings, including one with Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday. Zelenskyy said he had a 'long and substantive' conversation with Trump early Saturday and that they would 'discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war' on Monday. Carney took part in talks Wednesday with European leaders and spoke directly with Zelenskyy on Monday. The prime minister said on social media that Canada's partners insist that Ukrainians decide their own future with diplomatic efforts reinforced by military and economic pressure on Russia. With files from The Associated Press and Dylan Robertson
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Canada praises US stance on Ukraine security guarantees
TORONTO (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday welcomed what he said was U.S. openness to providing security guarantees to Ukraine under a peace deal to end Russia's war against Kyiv. "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."
