Ukraine, Canada Coordinate Positions Ahead G7 Summit in Canada

Ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Ukraine and Canada coordinated their positions through a video conference between Ihor Brusylо, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Cynthia Termorshuizen, Canada’s Deputy Minister for the G7 Summit, emphasizing Ukraine's key priorities and joint action plans. Ukraine expressed gratitude to Canada for the invitation to the summit, highlighting the strategic partnership and Canada's unwavering support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Concurrently, G7 finance ministers met in Banff, Alberta, where discussions revealed tensions, particularly with the U.S. opposing references to further support for Ukraine and characterizing Russia's invasion as illegal, reflecting a shift under the Trump administration. Canadian Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Ukraine, underscoring plans to assist in Ukraine’s reconstruction and pension system strengthening. Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko attended the talks to advocate for tougher sanctions on Russia and pressed for continued international support. Despite trade tensions fueled by U.S. tariffs on G7 nations, Canada aims to act as a bridge among members, promoting fair and predictable trade rules while maintaining support for Ukraine during the summit discussions.