Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he does not rule out the possibility of Canadian military presence in Ukraine as part of future security guarantees. He made this announcement during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Canada Considers Various Formats of Support for Ukraine
Carney emphasized that Canada, along with its allies and the “Coalition of the Willing,” is carefully working out the conditions for providing security guarantees to Ukraine on land, in the air, and at sea.
“We are working with our allies and the ‘Coalition of the Willing,’ with Ukraine on the conditions of these security guarantees on land, in the sky, and at sea. And I would not rule out the presence of military forces,” Carney said during the press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He stressed that the modalities of the security guarantees are still under discussion, but the right to make decisions belongs to Ukraine and its partners, not to Russia. According to Carney, it is these parties that should determine how to ensure the future sovereignty and independence of the Ukrainian state.
Canada has already announced its intention to provide $500 million under the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program, which aims to promptly supply Ukraine with the necessary systems and armaments.
Ukraine Expects Active Participation from Canada in Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of Canada’s participation in implementing security guarantees for Ukraine. He expressed hope that Canada would be represented in this process at the same level as leading European partners and noted that the presence of Canadian forces is crucial for maintaining peace in Ukraine.
In July, the U.S. and NATO launched the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which aims to ensure rapid delivery of weapons to Ukraine, particularly those that can be obtained from the U.S. in significant quantities. As of August 14, 2025, according to Ukrainian sources, Ukraine has already received $1.5 billion under this program.
The issue of security guarantees for Kyiv remains central to efforts to end the war. Negotiations regarding these guarantees have intensified following the meeting between the Ukrainian president and U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington.
As part of the “Coalition of the Willing” initiative, the United Kingdom proposed deploying Typhoon fighters in western Ukraine, as well as sending a brigade of 3,000 to 5,000 troops to train Ukrainian forces. France, Canada, and Australia are also considering sending their troops to western Ukraine. Czech President Petr Pavel stated that his country may join a peacekeeping mission, while Lithuania expressed readiness to provide its troops for a possible mission in Ukraine.
European leaders in a joint statement emphasized that any future peace agreement should not restrict the Armed Forces of Ukraine or its cooperation with other countries. They also noted that Russia has no veto power over Ukraine’s accession to the EU or NATO.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on August 20 that any serious discussions about Western security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia’s participation are “a path to nowhere.” He added that Russia advocates for collective security guarantees, which he believes would be “truly reliable,” citing the Istanbul negotiations of 2022, which, according to Lavrov, included a ban on Ukraine joining NATO, restrictions for the Ukrainian army, and a prohibition on receiving Western military assistance without limitations on Russian capabilities.