Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said future security guarantees must be “as close as possible to NATO’s Article 5,” ensuring Ukraine’s long-term safety after the war. He spoke in Kyiv alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visited on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
The leaders signed agreements on security, customs, energy, and UAV production, with Canada pledging $500 million toward drone manufacturing. Carney stressed that Ukraine’s defense must be strengthened with international support, not left solely to its armed forces.