In a surprising twist at the G7 Summit, divisions among members meant no joint statement on backing Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left on Tuesday with promising news: host Canada is stepping up with a fresh C$2 billion military aid package for Kyiv.
The summit was charged with dramatic political moves. U.S. leader Donald Trump stirred controversy by expressing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaving early to address the Israel-Iran conflict, which also cut short a potential face-to-face with Zelenskyy.
Amid the discord, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Ottawa’s plans to enhance military support and impose new financial sanctions. Although Canada is a staunch defender of Ukraine, its impact is still dwarfed by the influence of the United States, the world’s largest arms supplier.
While the pressing issue of Ukraine remained unresolved, G7 leaders did manage to agree on six statements covering topics like migrant smuggling, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, wildfires, transnational repression, and quantum computing. This mix of agreements and discord makes the summit feel as unpredictable as a cliffhanger in a binge-worthy Netflix series! 🚀
For our digitally savvy generation, this summit drama is a vivid reminder that international alliances can shift in an instant. Stay curious and tuned for more unfolding global stories!
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G7 fails to issue joint statement on Ukraine, Canada commits more aid
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