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G‑7 Summit Falters as Trump Skips Ukraine Declaration

Unity undermined by early U.S. departure and fractured diplomacy

18 June 2025 · 05:16 UTC

G‑7 leaders ended their summit without issuing a joint statement on Ukraine after U.S. President Donald Trump left early and voiced support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving Canada to issue a chair’s summary backing an unconditional ceasefire and continued sanctions pressure while Ukrainian President Zelenskiy warned diplomacy is in crisis amid growing divisions.