Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to make a trip to Canada next week, as per sources familiar with the matter. The visit, initially reported by the Globe and Mail, has been verified by two reliable sources. It is anticipated that Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada may involve two destinations.
Zelenskyy’s previous visit to Canada was in December, during which he held discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax before proceeding to the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump regarding efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Prime Minister’s Office has chosen not to provide any comments on the upcoming visit.
In related news, Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned that several nations, including the U.S. and China, are prepared to assist in reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Putin emphasized that the primary responsibility for resolving the conflict lies with the involved countries – Russia and Ukraine. He expressed gratitude to those working towards a resolution and expressed optimism about the prospects for peace.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated in Kyiv that he anticipates a renewed vigor in peace initiatives with increased political and diplomatic engagements in various global capitals. Following 4½ years of the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, both sides rarely offer positive evaluations of peace possibilities. The last mediated talks between the parties took place in February.
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