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G7 summit in Italy, Biden and Zelensky sign security agreement for US and Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

G7 summit in Italy, Biden and Zelensky sign security agreement for US and Ukraine

CNN  

Max, a recruitment officer for the DaVinci Wolves Battalion, talks with 39 year-old Mykhailo during his recruitment interview at a recruitment office on February 22, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Chris McGrath/Getty Images The US and Ukraine are expected to sign a bilateral security pact on the sidelines of the G7 in Italy on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the matter told …

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G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles
6 months, 1 week ago

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles

Associated Press  

BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — A Group of Seven summit opened Thursday with agreement reached on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral, giving Kyiv a strong show of support even as Europe’s political chessboard shifts to the right. U.S. President Joe Biden, right, is welcomed by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni …

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G7 leaders to kick off summit in Italy’s southern Puglia
6 months, 1 week ago

G7 leaders to kick off summit in Italy’s southern Puglia

Al Jazeera  

Additional aid to Ukraine, the war in Gaza and investment in Africa will dominate the agenda of the three-day forum. Bari, Italy – Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are meeting for a three-day summit to discuss global affairs in the southern region of Puglia. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the host of this year’s summit, will be welcoming …

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G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
6 months, 4 weeks ago

G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies said they had moved toward agreement on a U.S. proposal to squeeze more money for Ukraine from Russian assets frozen in their countries. “We are making progress in our discussions on potential avenues to bring forward the extraordinary profits stemming from immobilized Russian sovereign assets to the benefit …

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G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine and resolve territorial disputes peacefully, and China lashed back. In a joint statement, the G7 leaders emphasized they did not want to harm China and were seeking “constructive and stable relations” with Beijing, “recognizing the …

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Britain says Russia will ‘pay the price’ for Ukraine invasion as fresh wave of sanctions unveiled
1 year, 7 months ago

Britain says Russia will ‘pay the price’ for Ukraine invasion as fresh wave of sanctions unveiled

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin that he and other Western leaders are “not going away”, at the start of the G7 summit in Japan. The prime minister said Russia’s president must understand that Western allies of Ukraine are “steadfast” in their support for the country’s resistance against his invasion. The prime minister said Russia will “pay …

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G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy

Firstpost  

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said G7 members were looking to “de-risk, not decouple” from China. Leaders of the world’s …

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G7 Leaders Take Note of China’s Influence in Low, Middle-Income Countries
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Leaders Take Note of China’s Influence in Low, Middle-Income Countries

News 18  

Leaders of the world’s richest democracies are looking to bridge a vast gap with emerging economies by focusing on infrastructure and debt relief, officials say, part of a strategy to blunt China’s influence in lower-income countries. Outreach to the “Global South” is a theme for the summit, underscoring both the rising economic importance of countries such as India and the …

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G7 finance leaders promise support for Ukraine, vow to enforce sanctions against Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 finance leaders promise support for Ukraine, vow to enforce sanctions against Russia

The Independent  

The Group of Seven finance leaders set up a new supply chain initiative as they vowed to provide more support for Ukraine in a show of unity against Russia’s war. “We call for an immediate end of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, which would clear one of the biggest uncertainties over the global economic outlook,” they said in a joint …

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G7 finance ministers to vow support for Ukraine, seek ways to spur global economy as debt risks loom
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 finance ministers to vow support for Ukraine, seek ways to spur global economy as debt risks loom

Associated Press  

NIIGATA, Japan — Financial leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are discussing ways to support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war as they meet in Japan starting Thursday. The war and its toll on the global economy, debt crises in developing countries and a stalemate in Washington over the national debt are topping the agenda of …

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G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Associated Press  

KARUIZAWA, Japan — Russian threats to nuke Ukraine. China is seen as one of the few nations that might influence Russia’s moves in Ukraine, and the foreign policy alignment between the world’s two largest autocracies will be a major focus in Karuizawa. “Japan’s leadership sees cooperation on security issues related to Ukraine as a possible avenue towards greater security cooperation …

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G7 threatens Russia sanctions busters with 'severe costs'
1 year, 10 months ago

G7 threatens Russia sanctions busters with 'severe costs'

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s allies have sought to use sanctions and trade bans to choke off Russia’s ability to acquire more weapons or produce them domestically using imported components Washington, United States: G7 leaders issued a stern warning Friday to any country abetting Russia’s war in Ukraine and unveiled a raft of new sanctions aimed at intensifying Moscow’s economic pain. Ukraine’s allies have …

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NATO, G7 condemn Russian attacks on Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

NATO, G7 condemn Russian attacks on Ukraine

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden said Wednesday it was “unlikely” that a missile that killed two in NATO-ally Poland was fired from Russia, but he pledged support for Poland's investigation into what it had called a “Russian-made” missile. Mr. Biden spoke after he convened an “emergency” meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders in Indonesia Wednesday morning for consultations on …

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Zelenskyy asks for ‘air shield’ as G7 pledges continued support
2 years, 2 months ago

Zelenskyy asks for ‘air shield’ as G7 pledges continued support

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven countries for more air defence capabilities as the world’s wealthiest democracies pledged to support Kyiv for “as long as it takes”. In a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, a day after missiles rained down on cities across Ukraine, Zelenskyy called on G7 leaders to give Ukraine an …

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G-7 expected to adopt fresh sanctions against Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

G-7 expected to adopt fresh sanctions against Russia

Live Mint  

TELFS-BUCHEN : The Group of Seven leaders are expected to agree to start work on a mechanism to cap the purchase price of Russian oil, with the U.S. also announcing a new round of military aid for Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow, Biden administration officials said Monday. Leaders will direct relevant ministers in their countries to work on the details …

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Biden arrives in Europe to keep allies united against Russia as a grinding war in Ukraine takes its toll
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden arrives in Europe to keep allies united against Russia as a grinding war in Ukraine takes its toll

CNN  

Telfs-Buchen, Austria CNN — President Joe Biden arrived in Europe Saturday for a week of summits, where the grinding war in Ukraine – entering its fifth month and fading from Americans’ attention – will be thrust back to the forefront. The Treasury Department will issue a determination Tuesday to prohibit the import of new gold into the US, which the …

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Ukraine: Joe Biden to discuss 'additional' Russia sanctions with G7 this week
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine: Joe Biden to discuss 'additional' Russia sanctions with G7 this week

Hindustan Times  

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he would speak with other leaders from the Group of Seven nations this week about potential further sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. Read here for updates on the war Amid Moscow's intensified offensive in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's defence ministry said the weeks-long war has killed thousands of people, uprooted …

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