First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Andriy Parubiy and the leadership of the Defense Ministry of Canada have discussed the issues related to the provision of lethal and non-lethal weapons to Ukraine.

"We have raised the issue of lethal weapons and conducted more detailed consultations on non-lethal equipment, which Ukraine needs," the Verkhovna Rada website quoted Parubiy, who is on a visit to Canada.

According to the first deputy speaker, they were talking about secure communication systems, counter-battery and electronic warfare equipment, as well as anti-tank weapons and armored vehicles.

Canada's defense department officials also agreed to retain the same number of military trainers in Ukraine. "Now there is a regular rotation of military units, although their number remains unchanged. It is important for us not to have the already existing programs phased out," Parubiy stressed.