Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Carney and Zelensky Discuss Ukraine Peace Before Trump-Putin Summit
The leaders of Canada and Ukraine talked about the future of Ukraine.
They agreed that Ukraine should decide its own future.
They also said no one should change borders by force.
Both leaders welcomed the US efforts to make peace.
They talked before the US President met with the Russian President.
The Ukrainian President said any agreements that don't include them won't matter.
Canadian PM Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
They agreed Ukraine's future must be decided by Ukrainians.
They stated international borders cannot be changed by force.
They welcomed US efforts to secure peace.
Zelensky stated agreements without Kyiv's input would be 'dead decisions'.
- Who
- Mark Carney and Volodymyr Zelensky.
- What
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about peace in Ukraine.
- When
- Prior to the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15.
- Where
- The phone call occurred but the exact location is not specified.
- Why
- To discuss peace terms for Ukraine and ensure Ukrainian involvement in any decisions.
- Leaders Involved
- Mark Carney, Volodymyr Zelensky
- Focus
- Ukraine Peace
- Key Agreement
- Ukraine to decide its future
- Border Stance
- Oppose changing international borders by force
- US Role
- Welcomed efforts to secure peace
- Trump-Putin Meeting
- Planned for August 15
