Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a major announcement during his visit to Kyiv, pledging 2 billion Canadian dollars ($1.45 billion) in new military assistance to Ukraine. The move, first promised at June’s G7 Summit in Kananaskis, aims to arm Ukraine with everything from drones to air defense systems. 💥
Breaking Down the Aid
Here’s where the funds are headed:
🛠️ Gear Up: 835 million CAD will buy armored vehicles, medical supplies, ammo, and advanced drones.
🛡️ Sky Shield: 680 million CAD goes to U.S.-sourced air defense tech to counter aerial threats.
🤖 Tech Warfare: 220 million CAD fuels drone-countering systems and joint Canada-Ukraine tech ventures.
Carney called the aid "critical" for Ukraine’s fight, emphasizing Canada’s role as a global ally. 🌍✨
