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G7 Leaders Fail to Reach Consensus on Key Global Issues

Discussions at the G7 summit did not produce wide-ranging agreements, particularly on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, among leaders from France, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Canada, and the European Union, concluded without significant agreements on pressing global issues, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Iran conflict.

A statement released by the G7 leaders addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, acknowledging Israel's right to defend itself and identifying Iran as a principal source of regional instability.

The G7 reaffirmed that Iran should never be permitted to acquire a nuclear weapon, adding, "We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza." The leaders also expressed their commitment to monitoring the impacts on international energy markets and indicated readiness to coordinate actions aimed at ensuring market stability.

U.S. President Donald Trump departed from the summit earlier than planned, citing Middle Eastern developments as a major factor in his decision.

Prior to his departure, Trump's administration announced a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom, brokered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the achievements of the summit, while noting that Trump’s early exit was driven by ongoing crises in the Middle East.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in discussions with G7 leaders on the second day of the summit, emphasizing the challenges posed by Russia’s refusal to engage in diplomatic negotiations.

He underscored the need for continued financial support for Ukraine, advocating for an annual budgetary commitment of $40 billion to bolster the nation's resilience against aggression.

Zelenskyy urged the G7 nations to leverage their influence and prompt Trump to utilize his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to hostilities.

Throughout the summit, discussions were characterized by a focus on diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, but the lack of consensus on key issues reflects ongoing divisions among member nations regarding the approach to international crises.

As world leaders concluded their meetings, the absence of an overarching agreement on critical geopolitical matters highlights the complexities facing the G7 in addressing contemporary global challenges.
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