Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have made it clear that Ukraine must be involved in any discussions to end the war with Russia.

The two leaders spoke on the phone on Thursday, emphasizing that Kyiv must have a seat at the negotiating table.

Their statement comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a quick peace deal. His approach has caused concern among European allies since he left both Ukraine and European countries out of initial discussions with Russia last week.

According to a summary of the call from Trudeau’s office, both leaders agreed that Ukraine’s presence in peace talks is essential for a lasting resolution to the conflict.

Canada has a large Ukrainian community and has strongly supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia. During the call, Trudeau reassured Zelensky that Canada will continue backing Ukraine. He also emphasized that real peace in Europe can only be achieved if Ukraine’s security is guaranteed.

As the war continues, Ukraine and its allies insist that any negotiations must include Kyiv. They believe that peace cannot be achieved without Ukraine’s direct involvement in decisions about its future.