"Canadian Prime Minister insists on Russia's sincere participation in negotiations"
"Let's get this show on the road, Russia!" is what the new prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced on April 30, after a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky had called earlier in the day to congratulate Carney on his election victory on April 28. The two leaders talked about Russia's ongoing war and Ukraine's collaboration with Canada's presidency of the G7.
On social media, Carney made it clear, "Ukraine has shown its commitment to a peaceful solution. Russia needs to step up and play fair."
Ukraine has agreed to a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire and has been negotiating with U.S. officials, who are working with Moscow to reach a settlement. But Russia hasn't agreed to a complete ceasefire.
"The war has to end - and Canada will keep working with our allies to bring freedom, peace, and security to Ukraine," Carney stated.
Carney invited Zelensky to participate in a G7 meeting to be hosted by Canada this summer in Kananaskis, Alberta.
"Can't wait to welcome President Zelensky to the G7," Carney said.
Carney had been in charge since March 9 following Justin Trudeau's resignation and the start of a race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Zelensky expressed confidence in Canada's leadership in upholding international law after his conversation with Carney.
Before the election, Carney was reportedly preparing to travel to the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump, as tensions rose over tariffs.
Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. remain at a standstill due to differing demands. Russia insists on territorial concessions and giving up aspirations for NATO, while Ukraine and the U.S. have proposed ceasefires accompanied by measures to protect energy infrastructure and enhance Black Sea security. The Kremlin has rejected U.S.-mediated negotiations and, despite initially accepting the proposed ceasefires, has violated them within hours.
Canada's role, according to available reporting, includes providing military aid to Ukraine, enforcing sanctions with G7 nations, and supporting Ukraine's sovereignty claims through UN and NATO platforms. However, recent discussions haven't specifically mentioned Canadian mediation. The Kremlin continues to view Western defense efforts as threats and uses them to justify its aggression, making third-party mediation efforts challenging.
- Mark Carney, the new prime minister of Canada, stated, "The war has to end - and Canada will keep working with our allies to bring freedom, peace, and security to Ukraine."
- Carney invited Zelensky to participate in a G7 meeting to be hosted by Canada this summer in Kananaskis, Alberta. He said, "Can't wait to welcome President Zelensky to the G7."
- Speaking about Russia's ongoing war and Ukraine's collaboration with Canada's presidency of the G7, Carney made it clear, "Ukraine has shown its commitment to a peaceful solution. Russia needs to step up and play fair."
- Ukraine has agreed to a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire, but in contrast, Russia hasn't agreed to a complete ceasefire. Despite initially accepting the proposed ceasefires, Russia has violated them within hours.
