**Canadian PM Trudeau Heads to London for European Defense Summit**
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has departed for London, where he will attend a European defense summit. The meeting comes amid growing tensions between the US and Ukraine.
**Ukraine’s Security in Focus**
The summit is focused on shaping conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will also be attending the meeting. His tense exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House has sparked concern among European leaders about Trump’s stance on Ukraine.
**EU Concerns About US Support**
European governments view Ukraine’s security as integral to their own, and are discussing ways to strengthen Kyiv’s military support. The EU is also concerned that uncertain US backing may leave gaps in Ukraine’s defense.
**Canada‘s Role**
Trudeau’s decision to attend the summit signals Canada’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine and its role in broader transatlantic security discussions. While Ottawa has provided significant aid to Ukraine, it remains to be seen what new commitments Canada will bring to the table.
**Rome Signs Loan Agreement with Kyiv**
Meanwhile, Rome has signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with 13 million euros ($13.5 million) for the country‘s Energy Support Fund.
**Russian Missile Strike on Odesa Port**
A Russian ballistic missile struck the Odesa port on March 1, damaging infrastructure and a foreign civilian ship flying the flag of Panama.
**Diplomatic Fallout**
The US administration has privately signaled that it expects President Zelensky to issue a public apology to mend relations. However, this demand has been met with resistance from Kyiv, which views Trump’s behavior as unacceptable.
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