G7, Trump and Russia
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The Kyiv Independent on MSNG7 allies push for stronger Russia sanctions as Trump resists, Bloomberg reportsA dinner discussion among Group of Seven leaders on June 16 failed to shift U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on tougher sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations issued a joint statement urging de-escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran and reaffirmed their stance that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
No 10 says G7 allies back the measures - but Donald Trump indicates the US will not impose more sanctions now.
The prime minister says the conference is an opportunity to have a broad conversation with allies about global security in a "constructive way".
The G7 has finally come to an end, after a dramatic few days in Canada that were completely overshadowed by Donald Trump and the Middle East. In the last few minutes, chairman Mark Carney has published the summit’s final summary, which includes grovelling thanks to the US president despite his uncollegiate antics this week.
The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies
The UK has announced plans for further sanctions, but Donald Trump's presence is already destablising G7 unity.
G7 leaders arrived in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, for three days of intense discussion, amid tension in the Middle East and alliance changes.
World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada scrambled Monday to find a way to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.