Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Kyiv and US sign critical minerals deal

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and underscored Canada’s dedication to supporting Ukraine in attaining lasting peace and safety, Mr Carney’s workplace mentioned.

Mr Zelensky congratulated the newly elected Canadian prime minister on his victory in Monday’s vote, and the 2 leaders agreed {that a} sturdy peace can solely be achieved with Ukraine on the desk, the Canadian prime minister’s workplace mentioned in a press release.

The US won’t stroll away from peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia regardless of rising frustration amongst president Donald Trump’s crew, his particular envoy Keith Kellogg mentioned.

On being requested in an interview with Fox Information if the US is able to stroll away from peace talks to finish Russia’s conflict towards Ukraine, Mr Kellogg mentioned: “I don’t assume so.”

The US secretary of state Marco Rubio has repeatedly warned that the US will stroll away from a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia if both facet does not enable progress.

He additionally famous that the Ukrainian facet has proven willingness to satisfy midway on a ceasefire take care of Russia, together with de facto giving up territory to finish the conflict.

“The Ukrainians have already mentioned they’re keen to surrender the land… not de jure, endlessly, however de facto as a result of the Russians really occupy it… That is what they’re keen to go to, they advised me that final week,” he mentioned.