Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelensky

The leaders met while in Rome to attend the inaugural mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday at the Vatican

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attend a meeting in Rome, Italy May 17, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

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Published : 18 May 2025, 08:59 AM

Updated : 18 May 2025, 08:59 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday reaffirmed the country's support for Ukraine in his first face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky since winning the election.

"Canadian people will stand in steadfast and unwavering support ... we underscore that there can be no peace without the full support and participation of Ukraine, and that you have our absolute support," Carney told Zelensky.

The leaders met while in Rome to attend the inaugural mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday at the Vatican.

US President Donald Trump has said he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday.

Carney also met other world leaders, including his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella and European Commission President Ursula von de Leyen ahead of the G7 summit in Canada in June.