Canada Extends Air‑Defense Aid to Ukraine During Zelenskyy Visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Calgary, Alberta, where Carney grew up in a community with a large Ukrainian population. During the visit, Canada announced it would provide additional support to Ukraine’s air‑defense system and replenish its drone stocks. The pledge, made on Thursday, signals a deepening of the Canada‑Ukraine alliance amid ongoing conflict. The Canadian government will supply equipment and spare parts to strengthen Ukraine’s aerial protection and enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities. The move follows earlier commitments by Canada to supply defensive weapons and reflects a broader strategy to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. The aid package is expected to improve Ukraine’s ability to counter aerial threats and maintain operational readiness on the front lines.