Canada pledges air defense support for Ukraine as Zelensky visits

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Canada offered support Thursday to boost Ukraine's air defenses and help replenish its drone stocks, as the countries pledged to deepen their alliance during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:06:44 UTC.

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