PM Carney: Canada weighs peacekeeping role in Ukraine but rejects Kremlin's terms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his government is exploring the possibility of joining a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but firmly ruled out any peace deal dictated by Moscow.

In an interview with Radio-Canada, Carney stressed Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine and made it clear that no agreement could be reached without Kyiv’s consent, Caliber.Az reports, citing Canadian media.

“We will not accept a peace under Russian terms,” Carney stated, adding that any attempt by the Kremlin to demand changes in Ukraine’s leadership or impose ultimatums is completely unacceptable.

The Prime Minister explained that Canada is currently part of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” a group led by France and the United Kingdom.

"Discussions on a potential peacekeeping role are ongoing," he noted.

Carney said Canada still needs to evaluate the conditions under which it could participate in a peacekeeping effort, underlining that Ottawa remains committed to standing with Ukraine for as long as necessary.

To recall, in early March, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the formation of what has been dubbed the Coalition of the Willing — a group of European nations that may deploy peacekeeping forces to Ukraine to safeguard it from Russia once a peace agreement is in place.

More recently, military officials from Ukraine, France and the United Kingdom held discussions aimed at exploring possible measures to ensure peace and stability following the end of active hostilities.

By Aghakazim Guliyev