KYIV, Jan 4 – President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed increased pressure on Russia with the Prime Minister of Canada.

"I have just finished a conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada, and this is the fourth international conversation today. I am grateful to Canada for its unwavering defense, sanction and financial support. Today we discussed with Prime Minister Trudeau how we can further increase pressure on Russia. I feel that Canadian assistance to our defense will remain strong this year," Zelensky said in a video message on Tuesday evening.

Earlier on Tuesday, the head of state had 3 more telephone conversations: with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the Prime Minister of Britain and the Prime Minister of Norway.