OTTAWA, Ont. - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 11, condemning a new agreement between the United States and Russia to supply millions of tonnes of diesel to the US. According to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney was clear that the deal “is in direct opposition to the efforts of Ukraine, Canada, and our allies to create peace and stability in Europe.” “It will provide additional revenue for Russia and help finance its illegal, unjustifiable war against Ukraine,” the readout stated. The two leaders also discussed the urgent need for Russia to stop strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Carney offered condolences for victims of Russia’s latest attacks and reaffirmed Canada’s solidarity with Ukraine. Canada has imposed over 3,500 sanctions on Russia since the invasion began. Carney assured Zelenskyy that Canada will maintain and, where effective, tighten sanctions to support a just and lasting peace. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Canada has committed over $8.5 billion in military support and over $750 million for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Most recently, the two leaders announced $355 million to support Ukraine’s air defences. The call comes as energy costs remain a concern for Canadian households, including in Surrey where many families feel the pinch of rising fuel prices. Source: Prime Minister of Canada (https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2026/10/11/prime-minister-carney-speaks-president-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy)
Carney condemns US-Russia diesel deal in call with Zelenskyy
