President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of Canada’s upcoming G7 presidency.
The key topic of the discussion was Canada’s priorities during its leadership of the Group of Seven. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, particularly targeting Russian propaganda and its shadow fleet. Ukraine proposed the creation of a joint working group with the G7 to improve coordination efforts and enhance the tracking of vessels that help Russia finance the war and pose a serious environmental threat.
Further coordination with all partners was also discussed. The shared goal is to secure a strong position for Ukraine to advance a just and lasting peace.
Separately, the President briefed Prime Minister Trudeau on the battlefield situation, the course of the Kursk operation, and losses suffered by the North Korean contingent.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Canada for its defense assistance, including the NASAMS system, and outlined Ukraine’s current military needs, focusing on air defense systems and armored vehicles.
The President also proposed that Canada increase funding for Ukrainian weapons production and consider the possibility of localizing the manufacturing of certain types of arms.