Denys Shmyhal discussed expanding defense cooperation with Canada’s Minister of National Defence

Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Denys Shmyhal, held talks with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty.

The head of Ukraine’s Defence Ministry expressed gratitude for Canada’s $1 billion military assistance package, which includes drones and ammunition. 

“We appreciate Canada’s contribution of approximately $500 million to the PURL program for the procurement of U.S. weapons for Ukraine,” emphasized Denys Shmyhal.

The ministers discussed expanding industrial cooperation, including investments in joint drone production in Ukraine.