Canada to fund $253M worth of interceptor missiles to Ukraine

Canada and Ukraine have finalized a deal on the delivery of $253 million worth of interceptor missiles via the Jumpstart mechanism of the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told journalists in Alberta, Report informs.

"Earlier today, Canada and Ukraine finalized an agreement to deliver critical air defense interceptors through the United States "Jumpstart" mechanism," he said.

According to him, the package is worth 350 million Canadian dollars (approximately $253.4 million).

Carney also said that Ottawa will make a contribution to Ukraine's energy security, including in the development of the country's energy infrastructure, such as fuel storage facilities. Besides, the two countries will cooperate more closely in the sphere of critical minerals to ensure the reliability of supply chains, the Canadian premier added.