Canada will allocate a new military aid package Canada will provide Ukraine with 2 billion Canadian dollars (about 1.5 billion US dollars). This was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit.

"We are providing Ukraine with additional military assistance: drones, helicopters and ammunition. This amounts to more than two billion dollars in direct military assistance to Kyiv," the Canadian prime minister said.

Carney also announced the expansion of sanctions against Russia. According to him, restrictions have been imposed on a number of individuals and more than 40 organizations in Russia and abroad. The sanctions include companies that help Moscow circumvent the restrictions.

In addition, Canada has imposed sanctions against more than 200 vessels of Russia's"shadow fleet".

In addition, Carney said that Ukraine will receive a 2 billion Canadian dollar (about 1.5 billion US dollars) loan from Canada. It will be covered by interest from frozen Russian assets.

Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early - what is known

CNN previously reported that US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early in Canada due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East. It is noted that the American leader managed to sign a trade agreement with Great Britain.

Trump was originally scheduled to leave Canada after the press conference. He confirmed to reporters that he needed to return to Washington"as soon as possible."