By Dalena Reporters l January 2, 2026
OTTAWA / PARIS — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he will travel to Paris, France, next week to meet with Ukraine’s international allies as diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year war with Russia enter an intensified phase. The visit, expected to take place Monday and Tuesday, will bring together members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” in a coordinated effort to advance peace negotiations and deepen support for Ukraine’s defence and recovery.
According to a media statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney’s discussions in Paris will centre on pushing for a negotiated peace deal, with a particular emphasis on securing robust security guarantees for Ukraine, fortifying its defence capabilities, and supporting long-term reconstruction following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Canada has been among the world’s most consistent and significant backers of Ukraine, both politically and financially. In December 2025, Carney met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Halifax, where Ottawa announced $2.5 billion in financing and loan guarantees as part of its continued support for Kyiv’s economic stability and defence requirements.
The upcoming Paris talks, which will include dozens of allied nations, are being convened amid broader diplomatic momentum including U.S. and European efforts to find a “just and lasting peace” that can be sustained in the long term. U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders have recently articulated complementary priorities for Ukraine’s security and territorial integrity, even as fundamental disagreements remain over key negotiating terms.
Carney’s participation underscores Canada’s ongoing role in shaping the international coalition supporting Ukraine, including efforts to advocate for the return of unlawfully deported children, and deterring further aggression by Russia. It also reflects sustained Canadian engagement with NATO partners and European allies, aimed at ensuring Ukraine is equipped diplomatically, militarily and economically for the next stages of the conflict and any prospective peace framework.