On December 26, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This was reported by the Prime Minister's Office in a brief readout (official summary of the conversation).
Highlights of the conversation
- Discussed the development of the peace process and possible paths to a “just and sustainable peace.”
- Canada reaffirmed its support for Ukraine and its willingness to participate in international peace talks.
- Emphasis on pressure on Russia: Carney stressed the importance of maintaining international pressure on the Russian Federation.
- Contact and coordination with partners: the leaders agreed to stay in touch and mentioned cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing.
What is the Coalition of the Willing in the context of Ukraine?
In various international communications, this coalition is described as a platform for coordinating partners on support for Ukraine and security guarantees. In particular, the official website of the President of Ukraine reported on a meeting of the coalition co-chaired by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, and also explicitly mentioned that the coalition includes partners “from Canada to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.”
Why is this important
The official readout shows two key signals:
- Canada publicly emphasizes its continued support for Ukraine and participation in international formats related to the negotiations.
- At the same time, it reaffirms the position on the need to put pressure on Russia, which remains a central element of Western diplomacy regarding the war.