Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I also had a meeting with my Canadian colleague Anita Anand to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace. 

Against the backdrop of Russia’s ultimatums and daily attacks, we stressed the need to increase pressure on the aggressor, including through stronger sanctions and further common actions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”. 

I appreciate Canada’s recognition of Ukraine as an inspiring example of resilience and determination. In this context, we also discussed developments in the Middle East and Ukraine’s readiness to share its experience of operating under wartime conditions with partners. 

We also discussed Canada’s important role in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. I look forward to the upcoming Summit in Brussels, co-chaired by Ukraine, Canada, and the EU. 

I am grateful for Canada’s readiness to act as an interlocutor for Ukraine across various international formats. 

We also focused on practical defence cooperation, including joint military training under Operation UNIFIER, cooperation in drone and counter-drone production, and developing platforms to connect our defence industries. 

Separately, we emphasized the importance of decisive steps to maintain Russia’s international isolation, including in sports, and to prevent any return to “business as usual”. 

We remain closely coordinated with Canada in advancing our shared priorities."