Zelensky arrives in Canada for G7 summit: a detailed overview of the Ukrainian president’s schedule
In the Canadian city of Hammond, which has become a center of international political attention, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was warmly and ceremoniously welcomed as he arrived to participate in an important G7 leaders’ summit. This global gathering brings together leading world politicians to discuss pressing economic, security, and political issues, as well as to shape policies on key contemporary challenges. However, the main focus of Ukraine’s foreign activity was not only preparing for the core discussions but also clearly demonstrating support for Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and firmly intending to engage the international community to increase assistance to Kyiv. According to sources from "European Pravda," immediately after arriving in Canada, the Ukrainian leader planned his first significant meeting with the local Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The main event on the agenda was Volodymyr Zelensky’s participation in a special session of the "Strong and Sovereign Ukraine" leaders’ format, which would last about an hour. This format allows high-ranking officials from G7 countries to discuss key issues of supporting Ukraine in its fight against aggression and to outline ways to strengthen its independence. Additionally, during his short-term visit, the Ukrainian president plans a series of multilateral and bilateral meetings with leaders of major European countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany. An important part of the program is negotiations with the Prime Minister of Japan, as well as a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, which aims to discuss security and military support for Ukraine amid growing regional challenges. The list of meetings also includes contacts with the President of Brazil and the Prime Minister of India, aiming to broaden diplomatic dialogue into other important strategic areas. Furthermore, brief contacts with European leaders are scheduled in the format of meetings with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. These meetings are expected to cover not only political and security issues but also support for reforms in democracy, economic development, and European integration processes. It is worth noting that at the G7 summit, the atmosphere was significantly affected by the unexpected departure of U.S. President Donald Trump. He left the event early, citing the need to return to Washington to monitor the situation surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. The planned bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelensky did not take place. The Ukrainian leader sought during this visit to discuss with his American counterpart potential defense agreements, including the purchase of modern weapons from the U.S., which could significantly bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid Russian aggression. Thus, the main goal of Zelensky’s visit to Canada is not only participation in international forums but also using the G7 platform to solidify political support and explore new avenues to strengthen Ukraine’s independence. It is important to emphasize that this diplomatic activity demonstrates increasing international attention to Ukraine, its efforts to integrate into global processes, and the strengthening of strategic partnerships in security, economics, and politics.