Canada to increase military aid to Ukraine by $2 billion

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will provide an additional $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and will facilitate the purchase of 400 armoured vehicles, while expanding sanctions on Russian oil-carrying vessels.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will provide an additional $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and will arrange to supply 400 armoured vehicles. He said Ottawa will tighten sanctions aimed at Russia's oil-carrying "shadow fleet" and work with allies on lowering the cap for Russian seaborne oil prices. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced that 51 more Russian individuals and entities will be added to Canada's sanctions lists, and a news release said Canada will add $20 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The announcement followed a virtual meeting with international allies, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the conflict entered its fifth year. What officials announced: - Canada will provide $2 billion in additional military aid over the next year. - Ottawa will arrange to supply 400 armoured vehicles "in kind," indicating it will fund their purchase for Ukraine. - The government said it will expand sanctions, including adding about 51 more Russian individuals and entities and targeting an additional 100 vessels in Russia's so-called "shadow fleet." - Canada will provide $20 million in additional support to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and reported a total of about $23.5 billion in aid since 2022. Summary: Canada announced new military aid, armoured vehicle support, and expanded sanctions as part of coordinated action with allies. Officials said allied measures also include further lowering the oil price cap on Russian seaborne crude. The defence minister was expected to provide further details later the same day.