Halifax is set to be a key diplomatic hub this weekend as Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Saturday, ahead of broader peace talks hosted by the american president.
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Zelensky will continue his diplomatic efforts with a trip to Florida for discussions with Donald Trump, who is attempting to mediate an end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
The Canadian stopover followed a telephone conversation between the Ukrainian leader and mr. Carney on Friday.
The meeting between Carney and Zelensky is scheduled to commence at 1:05 p.m. local time (12:05 p.m. Eastern), according to the prime Minister’s schedule.
Canada’s Steadfast Support for Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion began in February 2022, Canada has demonstrated strong support for Ukraine, committing $6.5 billion in military and humanitarian aid.
Zelensky indicated that a U.S.-backed peace plan is approximately 90 percent complete, tho key disagreements persist regarding security assurances and other critical issues.
Following his call with Mr. Carney,Mr. Zelensky shared on social media his optimism about potential progress between Ukraine and the United States, while also accusing Russia of deliberately delaying tactics.
What is the current status of the peace plan? According to zelensky, the U.S.-backed plan is nearly 90 percent finalized, but sticking points remain concerning security guarantees.
- Carney-Zelensky Meeting-Prime Minister Carney will meet with ukrainian President Zelensky in Halifax on Saturday.
- Trump Mediation-Zelensky will meet with Donald Trump in Florida to discuss potential mediation.
- Canadian Aid-Canada has provided $6.5 billion in aid to Ukraine since February 2022.
- Peace Plan Status-A U.S.-backed peace plan is 90% complete, with security assurances as a key issue.
- Russian Tactics-Zelensky accuses Russia of delaying peace negotiations.
