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Italy and Canada Commit to Security Agreements with Ukraine

On the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, Italy and Canada sign 10-year security deals with Ukraine, joining other allies in support.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint statement with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (not seen) at an airfield in the town of Hostomel, on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outside of Kyiv, February 24, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Italy and Canada sign security agreements with Ukraine to bolster its defense until it can join NATO.
  • The agreements were signed during a joint news conference with leaders from Ukraine, Italy, Canada, Belgium, and the European Union.
  • Canada pledges over 3 billion Canadian dollars in financial and defense aid to Ukraine for 2024.
  • Ukraine's President Zelensky emphasizes the agreements as proof of the country's growing strength and partnership with the free world.
  • The deals are part of Ukraine's efforts to secure bilateral security agreements with NATO allies, following earlier agreements with the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark.