Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Canada next week, as reported by sources familiar with the matter. The upcoming visit, first disclosed by the Globe and Mail, has been independently confirmed by two sources. According to the insiders, Zelenskyy’s itinerary in Canada may involve two separate stops.
Zelenskyy’s previous visit to Canada occurred in December, during which he held discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax. Subsequently, he journeyed to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump concerning efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
While the visit is anticipated, the Prime Minister’s Office has chosen not to comment on it at this time.
In a related development, Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned that several nations, including the U.S. and China, were prepared to assist in achieving a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Putin emphasized that ultimately, the resolution of the conflict must be led by the involved parties – Russia and Ukraine. He expressed gratitude to all those endeavoring to contribute to a peaceful resolution and expressed optimism about the potential for progress.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed optimism about renewed peace efforts, highlighting a fresh phase of active political and diplomatic engagement across various global capitals. He indicated a positive shift in the peace process without providing further details, urging reporters to stay updated on unfolding developments.
After enduring over four years of Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, both sides seldom offer positive assessments of peace prospects. Their last face-to-face discussions occurred during U.S.-mediated talks in February.