Carney Joins Coalition of the Willing Meeting on Ukraine Security Guarantees
Canada reaffirms commitment to military support and economic pressure on Russia
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, joining world leaders to coordinate next steps in supporting Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression.
The meeting was chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Discussions focused on options to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine, seen as essential for both a ceasefire and long-term peace in Europe. Carney and fellow leaders welcomed the United States’ openness to backstop these efforts, reinforcing allied commitments to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty.
This morning, I joined a call with the Coalition of the Willing to discuss options to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Alongside fellow members of the Coalition, I welcomed the openness of the United States to backstop these efforts in order to support long-term peace and…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 4, 2025
Canada’s Commitments
Carney reaffirmed Canada’s steadfast role in the Coalition of the Willing, pledging that Canada is prepared to deploy direct and scalable military assistance as part of future agreements.
He also joined leaders in underscoring the need to maintain multilateral economic pressure on Russia, ensuring that sanctions and restrictive measures remain a central tool to end the war.
Why It Matters
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The Coalition of the Willing serves as a platform for allied nations to coordinate military, diplomatic, and economic responses to Russia’s invasion.
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Canada has already committed $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year, alongside a $2.3 billion loan for reconstruction.
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Security guarantees are seen as a crucial step toward enabling Ukraine to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty while creating conditions for lasting peace.
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