February 24, 2026 • Canada
UKRAINE WAR: Unveils $2B in Military Aid, New Sanctions on Russia on War Anniversary - Full Infograph Inside
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, co-chaired by the UK and France, and announced over $2 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine, including the renewal of Operation UNIFIER and the donation of 400 armoured vehicles, alongside a comprehensive new sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues.
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$25.5B
Total Canadian Assistance Since 2014
Canada has committed over $25.5 billion in assistance to Ukraine since Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea, including more than $13 billion in direct financial support.
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$2B
New Military Assistance
Prime Minister Carney announced approximately $2 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine for the upcoming fiscal year.
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400
Armoured Vehicles Donated
Canada will donate 400 armoured vehicles to Ukrainian forces as part of its renewed military support.
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$892M
PURL Military Capabilities
Canada is contributing approximately $892 million toward critical military capabilities sourced from the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
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100
Newly Sanctioned Vessels
Canada imposed sanctions on an additional 100 vessels in Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to transport Russian crude oil.
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2,500+
Generators Shipped by G7
G7 countries have shipped more than 2,500 generators to Ukraine since January to help the country through the winter.
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€500M+
New Energy Fund Pledges
Over half a billion euros in new pledges were made to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to repair and protect Ukraine's energy system.
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$20M
Canadian Energy Support
Canada will provide $20 million in additional support to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
- Renewal and expansion of Operation UNIFIER, Canada's military training and capacity-building mission for Ukraine's Armed Forces.
- Approximately $2 billion in military assistance for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Donation of 400 armoured vehicles to Ukrainian forces.
- Approximately $892 million toward critical military capabilities sourced from the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
- A new comprehensive sanctions package targeting Russia, including sanctions on an additional 100 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet.
- Working with the European Union and the United Kingdom to further lower the price cap on Russian crude oil.
- Commitment to increase pressure on Russia through further economic sanctions, including additional financial sanctions and restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet.
- A ban on maritime services related to Russian crude oil.
- Canada will provide $20 million in additional support to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
- G7 leaders committed to ensuring nuclear safety, including promoting fundraising for the rehabilitation of the Chornobyl containment arch.
- Substantial additional power production capacities have been mobilized, including the shipment of more than 2,500 generators from G7 countries to Kyiv since January.
- More than half a billion euros of new pledges were made to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
- Prime Minister Carney participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine participated along with other leaders of the Coalition.
- G7 leaders reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, freedom, sovereignty, and independence.
- G7 leaders expressed support for President Trump's efforts to initiate a peace process and bring parties to direct discussions.
- Leaders underscored the Coalition's readiness to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine.
KEY QUOTES
"In hinge moments throughout Ukraine’s history, Canada has always been there. Canada was the first Western nation to recognise Ukraine’s independence. ... Ukraine’s fight is our fight, their struggle is our cause, and their independence will be our victory. Slava Ukraini." - The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney
Ukraine
Russia
Vladimir Putin
full-scale invasion
war anniversary
Coalition of the Willing
Keir Starmer
Emmanuel Macron
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
G7
military assistance
Operation UNIFIER
armoured vehicles
sanctions
shadow fleet
oil price cap
energy support
nuclear safety
Chornobyl
humanitarian aid
security guarantees
peace process