By KYIV. Jan 4 (Interfax-Ukraine) – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed increased pressure on Russia with the Prime Minister of Canada.
"I have just finished a conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada, and this is the fourth international conversation today. I am grateful to Canada for its unwavering defense, sanction and financial support. Today we discussed with Prime Minister Trudeau how we can further increase pressure on Russia. I feel that Canadian assistance to our defense will remain strong this year," Zelensky said in a video message on Tuesday evening.
Earlier on Tuesday, the head of state had 3 more telephone conversations: with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the Prime Minister of Britain and the Prime Minister of Norway.
"I thank Norway for the very powerful decisions that have already been taken and that are still being prepared. This applies to armed support as well – Norway’s role can become truly historic in the defense of Europe if we implement everything we are talking about now. This also applies to the support of our energy system. In particular, I thank Norway for its readiness to help provide Ukraine with the necessary volume of gas for this winter," Zelensky said.
He also thanked the UK for the specific agreements reached, primarily in the defense sector.
"Today, in the conversation with Prime Minister Sunak, I felt that we equally perceive the importance of this year, the prospects of this year. The fact that it is possible to achieve a pivotal advantage right now, not allowing Russia to win back on this or that front direction," the president said.
Zelensky also expressed gratitude to the Netherlands "for the same understanding of justice as we do and how this war should end."
As the President of Ukraine wrote on Twitter, he additionally discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capabilities in the face of threats and risks of escalation at the front. In addition, the parties agreed on steps to implement the Ukrainian peace formula.
