In an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney did not dismiss the possibility of deploying Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of future security assurances against Russia.

This announcement came during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after their bilateral discussions.

When questioned about the nature of security guarantees Canada might offer, Carney emphasized the necessity of reinforcing Ukraine’s military capabilities, suggesting that more comprehensive support would be essential. "I would not exclude the presence of troops," he remarked.

Carney expressed skepticism about relying solely on Ukraine's military for a security guarantee. He stressed that additional reinforcement is needed and stated that Canada is collaborating with allies from the Coalition of the Willing to explore various protective measures by land, air, and sea.

For over two years, Canada has been involved in dialogues aimed at facilitating peace in Ukraine. These efforts have evolved into a coalition of nations ready to help maintain peace if a ceasefire is achieved, including most European countries along with Japan and Australia.

Zelenskyy invited Carney to Kyiv as a guest for Ukraine's Independence Day celebrations. During his speech at this event, delivered partly in French, Carney described Ukraine’s situation as pivotal and urged for intensified international support.

His visit coincided with heightened efforts toward reaching a peace agreement; however, no immediate resolution appears forthcoming. "When that peace comes... Canada will be there," affirmed Carney during his address. "We will be there with you to promote peace, security, and prosperity for Ukraine once hostilities cease."

The recent surge in diplomatic activities included U.S. President Donald Trump hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 and then meeting Zelenskyy alongside other European leaders at the White House days later. In his remarks, Carney praised what he termed "the leadership of the transformative U.S. President Donald Trump" for fostering potential pathways toward peace.

Despite these diplomatic endeavors, Moscow launched significant strikes on Ukrainian territory earlier this week while maintaining demands for involvement in any future security arrangements-terms Zelenskyy outrightly rejected.

The bulk of any proposed security assurances will likely hinge on United States' decisions. Recently, Trump ruled out deploying American ground forces but hinted at possible aerial support and intelligence sharing as components of any long-term peace strategy.