In brief
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hoped to rally more support at the G7 summit in Canada, but his expectations were dashed as the urgent issues in the Middle East took precedence over the ongoing conflict with Russia.
As Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, President Zelensky arrived at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, aiming to strengthen international backing for his country. However, he encountered disappointment as U.S. President Trump departed the meeting prematurely, cancelling their planned discussions and expressing a lack of interest in issuing a united front on Ukraine. The only mention of Ukraine came in a brief summary that did not directly critique Russia but hinted at future actions to increase pressure on Moscow. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the disappointment among some G7 nations regarding the emphasis placed on Ukraine. He pointed out that while some countries, including Canada, desired a stronger condemnation of Russian aggression, the summit's focus shifted to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Consequently, the summit concluded with a joint statement prioritizing the urgent situation in Iran rather than addressing the conflict in Ukraine comprehensively.
