EU and Canada reaffirm support for Ukraine

A joint statement from the EU and Canada, released after their summit in Montreal, outlines continued support for Ukraine. The statement was published on the European Commission’s website.

The document emphasizes shared priorities, including the EU's neighborhood, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans, alongside regions such as the Indo-Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The EU and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine, based on international law and the UN Charter. They also pledged to maintain full support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The leaders agreed to continue providing political, financial, economic, energy, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine and its people. They also expressed intent to contribute to Ukraine's future reconstruction.

The joint statement calls for increased pressure on Russia and accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine. It also mentions efforts to ensure the safe return of prisoners of war, civilian detainees, and unlawfully deported Ukrainian children, including within the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

The EU welcomed Canada’s plan to contribute to the Ukraine Support Loan for the 2026–2027 period.