Canada’s PM Carney Lands in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day

By: Oluwaseun Lawal

Mark Carney just touched down in Kyiv. Sunday morning, no fanfare, just a quick step off the plane. He’s there for Ukrainian Independence Day. Big moment, honestly. The war’s still dragging on, and the world’s watching. Carney? He’s not just visiting—he’s showing support. Canada’s got Ukraine’s back, he says. No matter what.

He posted right away. “Canada is stepping up,” Carney wrote on X. “We want peace for Ukraine. Real peace. Not just words.” You could feel the weight in his message. He’s a “special guest” this year, invited by Ukraine itself. Feels important, doesn’t it?

But the backdrop’s tough. Russian troops are still pushing, slow but steady. Just yesterday, Moscow claimed two more villages in Donetsk. The fighting’s not letting up. And those big peace talks everyone hoped for? Not happening. Not yet, anyway. Even with leaders like Trump and South Africa’s Ramaphosa calling for a sit-down between Putin and Zelensky, it’s all just talk for now.

Still, Carney’s visit means something. It’s a reminder—Ukraine’s not alone. Canada’s standing right there, shoulder to shoulder, hoping for better days. Maybe next year, there’ll be more to celebrate. For now, it’s about showing up. And Carney did just that.