President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney.
The Head of State congratulated Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their victory in the federal elections in Canada.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Canada and the entire Canadian people for their support and added that Ukraine counts on effective cooperation.
The President informed his interlocutor about the aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and villages, noting that strengthening air defense remains a top priority for the state. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia is ramping up the production of ballistic missiles, and therefore, Ukraine needs additional air defense systems to protect people from them.
Special attention during the conversation was paid to the prospects of Canada's G7 Presidency this year. Mark Carney confirmed his readiness to cooperate with Ukraine at the level of the Group of Seven.
The President and the Prime Minister discussed in detail the steps that could bring closer the achievement of a full, unconditional ceasefire and a dignified peace. They discussed pressure on Russia, particularly sanctions targeting its banking and energy sectors. The leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation for its aggression.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney also focused on cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing and coordinated further contacts in various formats for the near future.
The Head of State invited the Prime Minister of Canada to visit Ukraine.