Ukraine hopes to achieve a just and lasting peace with Russia in 2025. The Canadian presidency of the G7 could play a key role in this effort, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in X.

"Canada's presidency of the G-7 begins today. We all have high hopes for this year - hopes that thanks to our collective strength we will achieve a stable and just peace in 2025," Zelensky said.

He recalled that Canada has supported Ukraine in its struggle for independence since the beginning of the full-scale war. The President expressed gratitude for all the assistance provided and for the cooperation with the G7 countries.

"Over the past years of joint efforts, we have proved that the unity of the world's largest democracies can make life safer. We look forward to achieving similar results in the new year. Together we must ensure that Moscow does not derive any benefit from this war," the head of state added.

Italy holds the presidency of the G7 in 2024. In 2025, the presidency passes to Canada.

A few days ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Ukrainian leader proposed to increase funding for Ukrainian arms production. | BGNES