Prime Minister Mark Carney is expressing Canada’s support for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine while urging Moscow to uphold the agreement.
Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Thanksgiving weekend following Trump’s efforts to secure a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney thanked Trump for his leadership on the proposed ceasefire and reiterated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for Russia to respect it.
Ottawa says all attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure must stop immediately.
Canada also reaffirmed that it will continue working with allies to support Ukraine’s defence and its population.
Energy exports to U.S.
Carney also emphasized Canada’s role as an energy supplier to the United States.
The Prime Minister’s Office says Canada intends to continue maximizing exports of oil and diesel to the U.S.
Ottawa says those exports yield more than one million barrels of diesel per day.
The conversation came as Trump continued his push for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, with Canada maintaining that Moscow must uphold the agreement and end attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure.
