The latest G7 Summit left many wondering about global unity as discussions on the Ukraine conflict hit a snag. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy departed with fresh hope, even though a much-anticipated joint statement was missing. 😕
The summit took an unexpected twist when U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left early to address conflicts elsewhere, leaving a void in the unified stance many had hoped for.
Stepping in, host Canada announced it would offer C$2 billion in military aid for Kyiv and roll out new financial sanctions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move highlighted Ottawa’s decisive role, even as other members held back on a collective message.
While the G7 leaders managed to agree on six separate issues – spanning migrant smuggling, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, wildfires, transnational repression, and quantum computing – the absence of a clear message on Ukraine underscored lingering divisions.
For tech-savvy and socially conscious readers across South and Southeast Asia, this episode is a reminder of how interconnected our world has become. Whether you’re scrolling through your feeds or catching up on global trends, these shifting alliances are as dynamic as our digital lives! ✨
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G7 fails to issue joint statement on Ukraine, Canada commits more aid
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