Canadian P.M. Carney Issues Statement on Ukrainian Independence Day
August 25, 2026
August 25, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 25 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued the following statement on Ukrainian Independence Day:
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"Thirty-five years ago today, Ukraine's Parliament proclaimed the country's independence. That historic decision marked the beginning of a new chapter for Ukraine - one defined by freedom, democracy, and self-determination.
"Canada was the first Western nation to recognise Ukraine's independence, deepen . . .
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"Thirty-five years ago today, Ukraine's Parliament proclaimed the country's independence. That historic decision marked the beginning of a new chapter for Ukraine - one defined by freedom, democracy, and self-determination.
"Canada was the first Western nation to recognise Ukraine's independence, deepen . . .