G7, Trump and Ukraine
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of Russia’s war effort.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped to secure more support from the Group of 7 nations, but the crisis in the Middle East was seen as a more urgent priority.
Zelenskiy criticized the state of diplomacy as G7 leaders remained divided over the Ukraine conflict and sanctions on Russia.
Zelensky was expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the summit. However, it is not clear if the meeting will take place because Trump left the summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 in Canada on Tuesday seeking more backing for the war against Russia – hours after a night-time missile and drone bombardment killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and Odesa and injured 131 others while they slept in their homes.
The remaining G7 leaders are meeting in Canada after Trump cut short his visit due to events in the Middle East.
Donald Trump's team says he is leaving the G7 summit in Canada early due to the conflict in the Middle East - but other world leaders intend to see the meeting through to the end