Zelensky thanks Canada for supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Canada for its support of Ukraine during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday in Otawa.

I want to thank you that in this difficult time, you've met the Ukrainians and helped us in the field of battle, military, financial and humanitarian, which is crucial”, Zelensky said.

Ukrainian president hinted he could visit Canada with his children “after victory” in Ukraine's war with Russia, CNN writes.

“Thank you for staying with us”, Zelensky said, adding that Canada supported Ukraine prior to the invasion.

Trudeau said this meeting serves as an opportunity for him to sit down and talk about all the things we have to do together” and stay strong against Russia.

The prime minister said Canada stands at <x0-powered and unequivocally” with Ukraine.

Ukraine's defence minister, Rustem Umerov, is also in Ottawa, holding bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart in an effort to support military.