The call was held amid increasingly hostile rhetoric toward Ukraine by U.S. President Donald Trump and concerns the U.S. is negotiating a peace deal directly with Russia.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine must be included in any peace negotiations to end the war. This stance came after the U.S. and Russia held initial talks excluding Ukraine, amid criticism of Zelenskyy by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trudeau and Zelenskyy discussed efforts to secure a lasting peace, with Zelenskyy expressing appreciation for Canada's leadership. The situation highlights concerns over Ukraine's exclusion from peace processes and the impact of Trump's comments.
