Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on his first visit to Kyiv since taking office, voiced strong backing for Ukraine’s demand for lasting post-war security guarantees. Speaking alongside President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Independence Day, Carney said Canada would not rule out sending troops under such a framework, stressing that Ukraine’s safety cannot rely solely on its armed forces, Reuters reported.

The visit came as US President Donald Trump leads international peace efforts and Kyiv works with allies on guarantees modeled on NATO’s Article 5. Zelenskiy said the goal was to ensure future generations inherit peace, not the threat of war.

Carney and Zelenskiy also signed a drone co-production deal, while Canada confirmed Ukraine will receive more than C$1bn in military aid next month, according to Reuters.