In preparation for conversations between the United States and Russia, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with the rulers of Ukraine and Britain on Monday in a rush of global political efforts to bolster support for Ukraine. Donald Trump’s remarks included suggestions that Kyiv and Moscow will both have to lose land in exchange for the three-and-a-half-year conflict in Ukraine as he discussed his strategy for Friday’s planned conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The two frontrunners “agreed on the unambiguous imperatives of ending Russia’s savage war,” according to a reading from the Prime Minister’s Office of Carney’s phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has not been invited to the future discussions. The two leaders “underlined the need for strong and reliable security so that Ukraine can defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty,” the readout readout said.” The decisions on the future of Ukraine must be made by Ukrainians, international borders cannot be changed by force, diplomatic engagement must be strengthened by ongoing pressure on Russia to end its aggression. It noted that Carney and Zelenskyy “welcomed the administration of President Trump and the United States in working toward securing peace in Ukraine” and that they also endorsed a joint declaration by Western officials on Saturday that emphasized protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial dignity. According to the readout,” Prime Minister Carney affirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine,” citing billions of dollars in newly-committed military help and next week’s decision to lower the price cap on Russian oil alongside Western partners. In a readout from Downing Street, Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also spoke on Monday, welcoming diplomatic efforts toward peace, and saying they “agreed that this must be built with Ukraine— not imposed upon it.” The PMO has not yet provided its own transcript of the Starmer call. 2: 09
Over fears that a negotiated agreement might otherwise favor Moscow, Ukraine’s European allies have been lobbying for Ukraine’s participation in U.S. discussions with Russia. Trump told reporters on Monday that his upcoming discussions with Putin would be “really a feel-out meeting,” adding that he would know “probably in the first two minutes” whether progress was possible toward ending the war.” Transatlantic unity, support to Ukraine, and pressure on Russia” were needed to end the war, and prevent future Russian aggression in Europe. Trump also acknowledged that” some bad stuff will be happening for both sides” and that” some land swapping will be taking place for the good of Ukraine.” It’s good and there’s bad, but it’s very complex because the lines are uneven and there will be some switching, he said. ” Russia occupied a significant portion of Ukraine. They have occupied some extremely exclusive land. We’re going to try to reclaim some of that Ukrainian territory.
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Putin is anticipated to be unwavering in his demands to keep all of the land his forces currently occupy and to stop Ukraine from joining NATO, with the long-term goal of restoring it to Moscow’s sphere of influence. According to Zellenskyy, suggestions that Ukraine should give up any territory seized by Russia are vilified as a result of the country’s constitution, which requires the Ukrainian people to approve any changes. Trump claimed on Monday that it is” a little bothered” by that. He added that” The next meeting will be with Zelenskyy and Putin” but that it could also include” Putin, Zelenskyy, and me,” according to Zellenskyy, who warned on Monday that more pressure was needed on the Kremlin, which he noted was showing no signs of preparing to end its military operations. He wrote on X that” Russia refuses to stop the killings, and therefore must not receive any rewards or benefits.” Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelenskyy’s cabinet, said he spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, saying that a” conditional ceasefire is a prerequisite for substantive negotiations.” U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and the leaders of France, Italy, Britain, Finland, and Poland were among the invited guests. Questions about whether Canada has been invited to participate have not been answered by Carney’s office or Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Using copies of 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc., and files from The Associated Press, Reuters, and Reuters&.
