Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during his visit to Kyiv, announced a fresh package of military assistance for Ukraine worth 2 billion Canadian dollars ($1.45 billion). The aid, first pledged at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, underscores Canada’s ongoing support as Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the package includes several categories of assistance. About 835 million Canadian dollars ($603 million) will go toward critical equipment such as armored vehicles, small arms, ammunition, explosives, medical supplies, and spare parts. Additional funding will provide enhanced drone capabilities and other urgently needed battlefield support.

Another 680 million Canadian dollars ($491 million) will be used to acquire advanced military equipment from the United States, primarily aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defense systems and providing other essential assistance.

The package also earmarks 220 million Canadian dollars ($159 million) for drone, counter-drone, and electronic warfare technology. This includes investments in joint projects between Ukrainian and Canadian industries, reflecting Ottawa’s commitment to long-term defense cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Canada’s readiness to allocate $500 million under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List initiative, which will help Kyiv secure US-made weapons. He also invited Canada to participate in Ukraine’s energy sector, proposing collaboration on gas projects using Ukrainian port infrastructure and storage facilities.

Zelensky further emphasized the importance of Canada’s role in international security frameworks, expressing hope that Ottawa would contribute to implementing broader security guarantees for Ukraine.

This latest commitment makes Canada one of Ukraine’s most consistent military partners, reinforcing its position within the Western coalition providing aid to Kyiv as the war shows no signs of abating.