By: Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi / Emmanuel Ayiku for Ghanaiannews Canada
Canada has co-signed a major international agreement in Paris aimed at strengthening security in Ukraine after a potential peace deal with Russia. The pact was signed on Tuesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney and representatives from more than 30 allied countries that make up what leaders are calling a “coalition of the willing.”
Under the agreement, these nations have pledged to help protect Ukraine from future aggression once a ceasefire or peace agreement is reached. A central idea is to create a multinational force that could be deployed to Ukraine to support stability and deter any renewed invasion.
While Canada has committed to the initiative, Carney said Canadian troops going into Ukraine is still only a possibility at this stage, not a confirmed decision. The European countries would lead the security effort, but non-European members — including Canada and backed by support from the United States — are expected to participate.
The pact also includes plans for a U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring system and long-term military support for Ukraine’s armed forces. Leaders hope that these guarantees will give Ukraine greater confidence in its post-war security and deter further Russian aggression.
Officials emphasized the pact does not mean peace has been achieved yet — it is designed to ensure that if a peace deal is signed, Ukraine will receive strong international backing to stay secure going forward.
