Canada PM leaves door open to sending troops for security

Canada’s PM Mark Carney backs strong security guarantees for Ukraine, adding that Ottawa does not rule out sending troops to Ukraine.

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00:00Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced support for strong security guarantees for Ukraine.

00:07Speaking from Kiev, he also told President Volodymyr Zelensky

00:10that Canada would not rule out sending troops under such a framework.

00:18Carney's visit to Kiev on Sunday marked his first since taking office in March.

00:23He joined Zelensky for an Independence Day ceremony in Sofia Square.

00:28Carney also confirmed two billion Canadian dollars in military aid,

00:32which includes drones, ammunition and armored vehicles, with deliveries expected as early as September.

00:38Both countries also signed a joint defense production deal to expand cooperation

00:43and boost supply chain resilience for defense products.