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Britain announced further sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer will describe as part of a coordinated move by the Group of Seven (G7) countries.

Starmer is expected to set out details of the sanctions later today from a G7 summit in Canada.

He will say he wants “to work with all of our G7 partners to squeeze Russia’s energy revenues and reduce the funds they are able to pour into their illegal war,” according to advance excerpts of his remarks released by his office.

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Canadian lawyer and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in British Columbia, Dallas Brodie, has welcomed PM Narendra Modi‘s G7 Summit invite, calling it a chance to improve Canada-India ties.

She highlighted India’s value as a democratic nation with a vast, educated, and motivated population, adding, “Canada could do nothing but benefit from a positive relationship with India.” Further, the Canadian MLA has expressed optimism about ties between the two countries.

In an interview with ANI, Brodie expressed hope for “positive” talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney.

She said India is a “great nation” with which to have a trade arrangement. She also mentioned the presence of the Indian diaspora in Canada.

Asked how she sees India-Canada ties as PM Modi visits Canada for G7 Summit, the lawmaker said, “I think the relationship will be improved and it will be exciting to have the two leaders meeting. I’m an optimist and I always believe that meeting and doing things like this reduces barriers and it also brings to light that Canada needs to have a positive relationship with India. This is great news and India, what a great country to have a trade arrangement with educated population, brilliant people, motivated people, a democracy, and, such a gigantic market.”

– via ANI

The Kremlin on Tuesday said it agrees with US President Donald Trump’s remark that removing Russia from the G8 in 2014 was a mistake. Russia was expelled from the group following its annexation of Crimea.

A Kremlin spokesperson acknowledged the shared sentiment but downplayed the importance of the forum, stating that the G7 has now lost practical relevance for Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will on Tuesday urge the Group of Seven to provide more backing for the war against Russia even after U.S. President Donald Trump left the summit early due to developments in the Middle East.

Zelenskiy is due to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the morning before attending a G7 working breakfast on “A strong and sovereign Ukraine”, accompanied by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

The Ukrainian embassy in Canada said Zelenskiy’s travel plans had not changed.

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After his early exit from the G7 Summit due to “what’s going on in the Middle East,” Trump said on Truth Social that he had not reached out to Iran for “Peace Talks.”

Further slamming the “HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS,” he added, “If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!”

On Tuesday, Trump said that while there was a good chance of a trade deal with Japan, Tokyo was being “tough.” He also spoke out about the European Union not offering a fair deal, as per Reuters.

US President Donald Trump said that Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, stayed back at the G7 Summit in Canada, as per Reuters.

The American leader and US State Secretary Marco Rubio left the gathering earlier than originally planned.

Despite hopes of a breakthrough on the trade negotiations front, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump failed to arrive at a comprehensive deal during their brief meet-up at the G7 Summit.

Without revealing details, the Japanese PM noted that a second in-person meeting could help speed up the negotiations. “We’ve been exploring the possibility of a deal down to the wire, but there are still points where our views remain divided,” he told reporters in Canada.

Thanks to Canadian PM Mark Carney’s invitation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in currently attending the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.

In his first-ever engagement with newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, the two global leaders consolidated bilateral relations between their countries.

“This is the first engagement between President Ramaphosa and the newly elected President of the Republic of Korea, Mr Lee Jae-myung. The meeting grants an opportunity for the two Heads of State to engage at the highest political level to advance South Africa– Korea bilateral relations,” tweeted the official South African Government account on X.

“Bilateral relations between the two countries have continued to grow with the broadening of sectoral cooperation, especially in the fields of education, energy and science and innovation.”

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One specific interaction between Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 Summit continues to gain numbers on social media. The now-viral moment catches the latter whispering something into the former’s ear as both European leaders took a seat right next to each other.

Meloni is seen leaning over to catch what Macron was telling her. Moments later, she appears to be dramatically rolling her eyes after the French president finished speaking his piece.

The European duo even went viral after last year’s G7 Summit. Meloni and Macron seemed to have shared a tense interaction in 2024 after they clashed over the word “abortion.”

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto skipped the G7 Summit in Canada due to his prior plans to visit Russia and Singapore. According to the Asian country’s foreign ministry, he was already slated to meet Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong on June 16 before taking off to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The ministry also noted that the decision to miss out on the G7 was fuelled by a scheduling conflict since Canadian PM Mark Carney’s invitation came after the decision to jet off to Russia.

Urusual von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, shared an all-smiles camera click featuring Trump on social media. Appreciating the G7 Summit for offering a good opportunity for “good and deep talks” between leaders, she revealed that discussed critical issues ranging from Ukraine to trade with the POTUS.

“On trade, we instructed the teams to accelerate their work to strike a good and fair deal,” she wrote on X. “Let’s get it done.”

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After an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed 14 people and wounded over 100 others, Ukrainian President issued a firm response against Putin ahead of his own G7 Summit appearance.

Labelling the latest onslaught as “one of the most horrific attack” Kyiv has faces, he wrote on X, “Such attacks are pure terrorism. And the whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilized society responds to terrorists.”

He continued, “Putin does this solely because he can afford to continue the war. He wants the war to go on. It is wrong when the powerful of this world turn a blind eye to it. We are in contact with all partners at every possible level to ensure an appropriate response. It is the terrorists who must feel the pain, not innocent peaceful people.”

Zelensky intended to bring up the defence package Ukraine was ready to buy in his initially slated talks with Trump. However, that discussion has now been scrapped due to the US president’s early exit from Calgary.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had planned to discuss weapon purchases with US President Donald Trump. However, with the American leader leaving early, the discussion has been called off.

“One of the questions that I will discuss with president Trump during the meeting is the defence package that Ukraine is ready to buy,” Zelensky said at a news conference in Viennna.

Shortly after dragging French President Emmanuel Macron in a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump departed Calgary aboard the Air Force One.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared snaps of his interactions with various G7 countries’ leader at the summit in Canada. The all-smiles PM wrote on X: “Stronger economies, more jobs, and a more secure world – that’s what we’re working on at the G7. Because when we get that right, Australians benefit. I’ll always stand up for our people and our future.”

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In a first for America and Canada’s impending trade deal, President Donald Trump and PM Mark Carney have set a definite 30-day deadline on closing the months-long trade war to a close.

After their meet-up on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Carney wrote on social media, “We agreed to pursue negotiations toward a deal within the coming 30. I’m looking forward to continuing this work at this summit and in the weeks ahead.”

Similarly, Trump affirmed earlier that both countries “can work something out” in the coming days. He also declared “trade with Canada” as his “primary focus” of this year’s G7 meet.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia’s brutal strike amid the ongoing G7 Summit in Canada.

“Putin does this on purpose, just during the G7 summit. He sends a signal of total disrespect to the United States and other partners who have called for an end to the killing,” he wrote on X.

“Russia not only rejects a ceasefire or a leaders’ meeting to find solutions and end the war. It cynically strikes Ukraine’s capital while pretending to seek diplomatic solutions.

Putin’s goal is very simple: make the G7 leaders appear weak. Only strong steps and real pressure on Moscow can prove him wrong.”

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After announcing his early exit from the G7 Summit in Canada, US President Donald Trump hit it out against French President Emmanuel Macron.

He said that his French counterpart had erroneously suggested he was going back to Washington to work on a “ceasefire” between Israel and Iran.

“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran,” he wrote on Truth Social. “Wrong!”

Trump continued, “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!”

Previously, Macron told reporters at the G7 Summit, “There is an offer that has been made, especially to have a ceasefire and to initiate broader discussions… If the United States of America can achieve a ceasefire, it is a very good thing and France will support it and we wish for it.”

French President Emmanuel Macron was also spotted alongside US President Donald Trump on the sidelines prior to the latter’s early exit from the G7 Summit in Canada.

As per his X post, the French and US leader discussed their shared interest in stabilising trade relations and promoting growth and employment.

They also exchanged thoughts on the ongoing global conflicts – the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Iran conflict and Israel-Hamas war.

” We also spoke about the pressure that must be exerted on Russia to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible and to negotiate a lasting peace for Ukraine.,” he added.

“We emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation between Israel and Iran. Only a rigorous negotiation will ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon and that safety is ensured for all in the Middle East.

In this difficult context, I have not forgotten about Gaza. Israel must end the war. Hamas must release the hostages. Civilians must get relief.”

Just like last year’s G7 Summit in Italy, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Georgia Meloni are once against expected to meet on the sidelines of the global event in Canada.

With US President Donald Trump having left early, Modi is likely to have bilateral meetings with Canadian PM Mark Carney, Ukrainian President Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

UK PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the G7 summit and agreed that Middle East should be a key focus for the G7 partners.

Emmanuel Macron thanked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for hosting the G7 leaders (and other global guests) in Kananaskis.

“During our meeting, I reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening our partnership with Canada on defence, decarbonization, and artificial intelligence,” he said on X.

“Together, as part of the coalition of the willing, we reiterated our determination to work toward a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.”

He even added, “After Canada, it will be France’s turn to take over the G7 presidency.”

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the special friendship between his country and Japan after a meeting with PM Shigeru Ishiba.

Both leaders conducted the bilateral talks on the sidelines while at the G7 Summit.

“It was an honour to meet Japan’s Prime Minister @ShigeruIshiba,” he shared via X. “This relationship is essential for global peace, stability, and prosperity. There are a wide range of areas where we should further deepen cooperation for the future of both countries and their peoples, including defense, industry, critical minerals, civilian nuclear energy, and culture. France is ready for this,” read the English translation of his Japanese tweet.

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With Trump’s early departure due to “what’s going on in the Middle East,” six of the G7 leaders are trying to salvage the summit. In addition to Indian PM Narendra Modi‘s arrival in Canada, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO chief Mark Rutte will soon be joining the world leaders to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan officially confirmed that US President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada.

“On June 16 (local time), PM ISHIBA, during his visit to #canada to attend the #g7 Kananaskis Summit Meeting, held a meeting with the Honorable Donald. J. Trump, President of the #us,” the official account of MOFA of Japan tweeted on X along with pictures of the two global leader sitting across each other.