Canada is preparing to take another significant step in supporting Ukraine amid Russian aggression
According to sources within the CBC television network, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to officially announce additional financial aid to Ukraine during the G7 summit, which will serve as another signal of support from the Canadian government in the fight against Russian aggression. Anonymized sources close to the authorities confirm this information, and, according to “Euromaidan,” it is stated that during the summit, specific figures regarding the amount of funds and the intended purposes of this assistance will be disclosed. Overall, as part of the government's promise to increase the military budget, Canada has already provided Ukraine with an additional 2 billion CAD (approximately 1.48 billion USD). These funds have been directed toward strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, modernizing military equipment, and expanding security cooperation with Ukraine. However, more detailed information about which parts of this sum will specifically support Ukraine will be announced on Tuesday when the Canadian government makes an official statement. In this context, negotiations may take place between Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also plans to participate in the G7 summit, particularly concerning the specifics of assistance and the concrete directions for its implementation. The additional aid package will receive special attention, considering Canada's ongoing efforts to further ramp up military expenditures. It is worth recalling that the country aims to reach a level of defense spending amounting to 2% of GDP by 2025 — the minimum requirement set within NATO to enhance its security resilience and support allies in the fight against Russian aggression. In June of this year, Canada announced the provision of over CAD 35 million (about USD 25.5 million) in aid to Ukraine, including for military needs. It is expected that similar efforts by the Canadian government and further increases in financial assistance will play a strategic role in strengthening Ukraine’s defense and integrating it into global security processes. Overall, the upcoming G7 summit will serve as a key platform for discussing not only political and economic aspects of contemporary geopolitics but also concrete actions in support of Ukraine, including additional financial investments and military aid. Given the current situation in Ukraine and worldwide, such measures are of great importance for the further development of events on the battlefield and in diplomatic arenas.