Canada announces CA$2.5bn in economic aid to Ukraine
Canada has announced economic assistance to Ukraine in the amount of CA$2.5 billion (about US$1.68 billion).
Source: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press briefing together with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Halifax, as reported by European Pravda
"We're announcing today further economic assistance for Ukraine, CA$2.5 billion worth of economic assistance that helps unlock financing from the IMF, from the World Bank, from the European Bank for reconstruction and development to begin this process of rebuilding," Carney said.
The bilateral meeting will be followed by a joint phone call with European leaders for consultations ahead of the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump on 28 December.
Background:
- According to media reports, European officials are privately expecting a positive outcome from the meeting between the US and Ukrainian presidents this Sunday, but are preparing for unpredictable scenarios.
- Zelenskyy has outlined the five main areas he wants to discuss at the meeting with Trump.
- Zelenskyy has also announced the members of the Ukrainian team who will attend his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
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