Zelensky meets with Sudanese Sovereign Council chairman on impromptu airport encounter in Ireland

On September 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held an unscheduled meeting with Sudan's Sovereign Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at Shannon International Airport in Western Ireland.

Ukraine's head of state reported that on Telegram.

As the Ukrainian leader noted, Ukraine is grateful to Sudan for consistently supporting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"We discussed common security challenges, namely the activities of illegal armed groups financed by Russia," the president emphasized.

Zelensky also extended an invitation to support the Grain from Ukraine initiative and join this year's summit.

In addition, according to the words of the head of the Ukrainian state, possible platforms for strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and African countries were considered.

The Ukrainian leader was probably returning to Ukraine after visiting Canada.

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On September 22, the Office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reported that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Canada on an unannounced visit.

On this day, a meeting between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, took place in Ottawa. The leaders held face-to-face and extended talks.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Justin Trudeau discussed Ukraine's defense needs, further financial and humanitarian support for our country, and expanding economic and investment cooperation opportunities.

In addition, the President of Ukraine spoke in the Parliament of Canada.

It should be noted that on September 22, Canada announced the provision of long-term aid to Ukraine in the amount of 650 million Canadian dollars (over 482 million US dollars) for the next three years.

In particular, the funds will be directed to producing armored vehicles. The country will also join the training of Ukrainian pilots on Western F-16 fighters.