Canada to send ammunition for Ukraine in new $ 47 million military aid package
In a bid to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced a new military aid package.
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Ukraine, Canada strengthen cultural ties to combat Russian propaganda in film industry
Ukrainian Minister Mykola Tochytskyi met with Canadian Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou to discuss strategies for countering Russian propaganda in the film industry and strengthening cultural cooperation.
US General Brown urges allies to support Ukraine’s military industry at Ramstein meeting in Germany
He stressed the need for continued efforts in providing essential equipment and training to bolster Ukraine’s military industry amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Venice Festival screens controversial Russian war documentary that ignores occupiers’ crimes against Ukrainians
At the Venice International Film Festival on September 5, Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova unveiled her documentary, Russians at War, which portrays Russian soldiers in Ukraine as victims while glossing over their crimes against civilians. The film has sparked backlash for its one-sided narrative, with critics calling it Russian propaganda.
Canada allows Ukraine to use its weapons in Russia
The Canadian Ministry of National Defense permitted Ukraine to deploy Canadian-made military equipment, including tanks and armored vehicles, within Russian borders.
Canada announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth over $ 350 million
Support includes defense equipment, medical aid, and potential pilot training.
Ukraine and Canada strengthen economic ties with updated trade agreement
The updated Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Canada, effective 1 July, aims to bolster economic cooperation while addressing unique regional concerns.
CBC News: Canada’s pledge to supply Kyiv with $ 406 million air defense system stalls without delivery date
The air defense system, intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, remains undelivered amid Russian attacks and a recent offensive on Kharkiv Oblast.
Canada to allocate additional funding to help Ukraine return its children from Russian deportation
According to Ukrainian authorities, nearly 20,000 children have been forcibly taken to Russia from occupied territories since 2022 and only 389 were returned back home.
Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel to invest millions of dollars in plant in Ukraine
The company's CEO, Roman Shimonov, believes the future plant will not only compete with local manufacturers in the Ukrainian market but also sell armored vehicles to Europe, thereby bringing foreign currency into Ukraine.
German and Canadian defence ministers forge Arctic cooperation amid Russian threat
Arctic, where Russia maintains a substantial military presence, is considered strategically crucial should any military conflict with Russia spill over into Arctic territories.
Canada to contribute $ 55.5 to Germany’s air defense initiative for Ukraine
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair's $55.5 million pledge aims to enhance Ukraine's air defenses within a German initiative, countering intensifying Russian air assaults.
Canada becomes the second country to commit to funding Ukrainian weapons production
This contribution is part of the ZBROYARI global fundraising campaign aimed at raising $10 billion this year for the production of Ukrainian weaponry.
Canada to provide Ukraine with over $ 2.3 mn for drone production
It's the first time that Canada is providing funding for the production of military drones directly in Ukraine.
Reuters: Canada allows Airbus to use Russian titanium to circumvent sanctions
Despite Canadian sanctions on Russia's VSMPO-Avisma Corporation, the world's largest titanium producer, the Canadian government has granted Airbus permission to continue using Russian titanium in its aircraft production.
Canada to provide Ukraine with night vision equipment, allocate nearly $30 million for shell initiative
Canada will donate a package of night vision devices worth approximately $5.5 million to assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces in nighttime operations.
Canadian PM affirms Crimea’s status as part of Ukraine on anniversary of sham referendum
Trudeau said that Russia's hybrid invasion of the peninsula was more than just aggression against Ukraine, as the Kremlin's actions challenged the international legal order.
Canada tightens import restrictions on Russian diamonds
Canada has announced additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds, targeting indirect imports of diamonds weighing 1 carat and above.
Canada open to sending non-combat troops to Ukraine as instructors; more countries support non-combat missions (updated)
While rejecting sending combat troops to Ukraine, Canada expresses openness to deploying limited military personnel for non-combat training of Ukrainian soldiers within Ukraine, away from front lines.
Ukraine signs security deals with Italy, Canada to boost defenses against Russia
The accords with Italy and Canada follow earlier security partnerships between Ukraine and the UK, Germany, France, and Denmark over the past month.