Carney tells Zelenskyy the US–Russia diesel deal runs against peace efforts, keeps Canada's sanctions on Russia

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Carney tells Zelenskyy the US–Russia diesel deal runs against peace efforts, keeps Canada's sanctions on Russia

11 October 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke separately with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald J. Trump on 11 October 2026.
To Zelenskyy, he said the new agreement for Russia to supply millions of tonnes of diesel to the United States is in direct opposition to the peace efforts of Ukraine, Canada and their allies, and will give Russia additional revenue.
Canada has imposed over 3,500 sanctions over Russia's violations of Ukraine's sovereignty, and Carney said Canada will maintain and, where effective, tighten them.
Canada has committed over $8.5 billion in military support and over $750 million for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction; $355 million for Ukraine's air defences was announced during Zelenskyy's recent visit to Canada.
In the call with Trump, Carney thanked the President for his leadership toward an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
He added that Canada will keep maximising its oil and diesel exports to the United States.

Canadian sanctions over Russia's violations of Ukraine's sovereignty: over 3,500 Canadian military support to Ukraine: over $8.5 billion Support for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction: over $750 million Support for Ukraine's air defences: $355 million

Why it matters for exams: Shows Canada's position on the Russia–Ukraine war, its sanctions policy and its aid figures — standard material for questions on G7/NATO members.

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11 October 2026 Source: Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)