YEREVAN, Armenia – The announcement came during the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan, where Prime Minister Carney pledged $270 million in new military aid to Ukraine. This funding is specifically designated for purchasing essential weaponry and equipment listed under NATO’s priority requirements. With this latest commitment, Canada’s total financial and military contribution to Ukraine has reached a staggering $25.8 billion since the onset of the Russian invasion. Notably, this summit marked a diplomatic milestone as Canada became the first non-European nation to participate in the EPC gathering.
During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Carney reaffirmed Canada’s steadfast resolve, stating that the nation stands entirely behind Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty. He expressed total confidence in Ukraine’s eventual victory and the restoration of peace. President Zelenskyy, in turn, expressed his gratitude for Canada’s consistent moral and financial leadership, which has remained a pillar of support for the embattled nation.
Addressing the broader assembly of world leaders, Carney spoke on the necessity of a modern global order, emphasizing that the partnership between Canada and Europe must evolve through technology and energy collaboration. He argued that the world is moving through a period of significant “rupture” and that leaders must base their future strategies on current geopolitical realities rather than nostalgia. In addition to the Ukraine package, Carney held high-level talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss supply chain resilience and the security of critical minerals.
