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And Carney says workers and steel from both countries were involved in the construction.
But the Trump administration is insisting on negotiations to make sure the U.S.
gets its fair share of any proceeds.
For NPR News, I'm Dan Karpenchuk in Toronto.
Cuban aviation officials say for the next month, jet fuel will not be available at nine airports across the island, including the International Airport in Havana.
Air Canada says while it is suspending regular flights, it will send planes to Cuba to pick up Canadian travellers who are already there.
The airline says it will bring in extra fuel for planes bringing customers home.
Meanwhile, Global Affairs Canada says there are more than 7,200 Canadians registered in Cuba.
It warns that the situation in the island nation is unpredictable.
and could deteriorate, and that Canadians should be prepared to change their travel plans.
For NPR News, I'm Dan Karpenchuk in Toronto.
Zelensky was welcomed to Canada by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Halifax airport.
Carney confirmed the Russian air attacks and also announced $2.5 billion in additional economic aid to Ukraine.
He said Russia's most recent attack on Kyiv was barbaric and shows how important it is to stand with Ukraine.
Zelensky said the Russian attack with more than 500 drones and missiles shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a man of war.
And it's really a show that Putin doesn't want peace.
Zelensky said the U.S.-backed peace plan is about 90 percent ready, but some sticking points remain, such as security guarantees.
For NPR News, I'm Dan Karpenchuk in Toronto.
Carney said the additional economic aid will help Ukraine unlock financing from the International Monetary Fund.