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Carney speaks with Zelenskyy again: mourns victims of Russian strikes, urges respect for energy ceasefire
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 13, expressing condolences for victims of Russia's latest attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure, reaffirming Canada's unwavering support and urging Russia to respect the energy ceasefire.
Why it matters
This is the second public Carney-Zelenskyy call in two days (the previous one was on October 11), coming as Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continue. Carney made respecting the energy ceasefire an explicit demand, signalling sustained Canadian diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
Full report
According to a readout issued by the Prime Minister's Office on the evening of October 13, Carney expressed condolences for the victims of Russia's latest attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure and reaffirmed Canada's unwavering support for Ukraine. He underscored the urgent need for Russia to immediately cease its strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and respect the energy ceasefire. The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact.
Canada has imposed more than 3,500 sanctions on Russia. The call continues the thread of the October 11 conversation, which focused on energy-site security and pressure on Moscow.
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