Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Prime Minister Mark Carney today in Halifax, before heading to the United States for crucial meetings with President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy and Carney are discussing matters over the lunch hour at an undisclosed location.
This in person meeting comes a day after Zelenskyy took to social media to share that he had a “good conversation” with Carney over the phone.
Zelenskyy said he updated Carney on the status of diplomatic efforts between Ukraine and the United States to end the war with Russia.
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The Prime Minister’s Office revealed in a statement that peace talks were a focal point, with Carney commending Zelenskyy for his efforts in continuing to secure a lasting peace for Ukraine.
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The phone call also touched on the importance of keeping “pressure on Russia,” amid the ongoing negotiations.
After his meeting today with Carney, Zelenskyy’s next stop in Florida, on Sunday, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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