Carney reiterates commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are seen in a composite image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick, AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky.

OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday and underscored Canada’s commitment to supporting Ukraine in achieving lasting peace and security, Carney’s office said.

Zelenskyy congratulated Carney on his election in Monday’s vote, and the two leaders agreed that a durable peace can only be achieved with Ukraine at the table, the Canadian prime minister’s office said in a statement.

Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa; Editing by Sandra Maler