Sunday November 23, 2025 | NATIONAL
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy today.
In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), it was stated that the leaders discussed the next steps in supporting Ukraine toward a just and lasting peace.
“They welcomed President Trump’s continued efforts toward a negotiated settlement and expressed their support for the ongoing process,” the prime minister’s statement said.
“They emphasized the need for Ukraine to be at the centre of any negotiations.”
The Prime Minister affirmed Canada’s willingness to contribute to the success of peace negotiations, in collaboration with key partners. In this respect, the two leaders welcomed the meeting of national security advisors taking place today in Geneva, as well as the upcoming virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
The Prime Minister and the President agreed to remain in close and regular contact.
Other national leaders:
Discussion about continued support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and aggression was discussed by Carney with several world leaders during the G20 Summit this weekend in South Africa:
- EU – Carney and EU President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine as discussions evolve on a peace plan to end Russia’s war of aggression.
- France – Carney and France’s President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and underscored that any settlement must include Ukraine’s involvement, respect Ukraine’s core interests, and provide security guarantees. Carney committed to working with Allies to reach a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. On Gaza, the leaders stressed the urgency of bringing stability to Gaza and the need to accelerate reconstruction efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- Norway – The two prime ministers discussed pressing global challenges, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
- United Kingdom – Carney and Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine in achieving a durable and lasting peace”.
A joint statement with a 28-point plan for “just and lasting peace” was issued by Carney and several other leaders, saying that the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine are welcome.
This comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan that was issued in October.
The leaders at the G20 were clear that “that “borders must not be changed by force”. [See full November 22, 2025 statement about Ukraine]:
- “We welcome the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
- “The initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace.
- “We believe therefore that the draft is a basis which will require additional work. We are ready to engage in order to ensure that a future peace is sustainable. We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. We are also concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces, which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future attack.
- “We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to NATO would need the consent of EU and NATO members respectively.
- “We take this opportunity to underline the strength of our continued support to Ukraine. We will continue to coordinate closely with Ukraine and the US over the coming days.”
The above statement was adopted by Prime Minister Carney, President Macron, Prime Minister Martin, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Sánchez, Prime Minister Schoof, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Takaichi, President Costa, and President von der Leyen.
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