Canada has reached a C$350 million ($250 million) agreement with Ukraine to supply Kyiv with air defense interceptors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy announced the assistance during a visit to Canada for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, with strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and preparing its energy infrastructure for winter among the main issues on the agenda.
"This is a very important package of air defense. This is crucial," Zelenskyy told reporters, thanking Canada for its continued support.
He did not provide details on the weapons or equipment included in the package or specify the extent of Canada's planned assistance for Ukraine's energy sector.
Kyiv has repeatedly stressed an urgent need for additional air defense capabilities as Russia steps up ballistic missile strikes. Ukraine is running critically low on U.S.-made Patriot interceptors, among the systems capable of countering such attacks.
