**At the G7 summit in Canada, Ukrainian President Zelensky found minimal engagement for his nation's plight as leaders pivoted to urgent crises elsewhere.**
**G7 Summit Leaves Ukraine Wanting Amid Middle East Focus**
**G7 Summit Leaves Ukraine Wanting Amid Middle East Focus**
**Zelensky's Hopes for Support Dwindle as Global Priorities Shift**
As Russia launched one of its heaviest offensives on Ukraine in nearly a year, President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, early Tuesday, aiming to rally support from the world’s major economies. However, his expectations were curtailed when U.S. President Trump exited the crucial discussions prematurely, canceling a planned meeting with Zelensky to address the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel instead.
A brief reference to Ukraine was included in the summit's concluding statement, primarily emphasizing Trump’s peace efforts while notably shying away from any direct condemnation of Moscow. Despite some leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, desiring more assertive language regarding Ukraine, the final agreement leaned heavily toward addressing Middle Eastern tensions. Carney noted that concerns over the rapidly evolving situation in Iran took precedence in their deliberations.
In his closing remarks, Carney pointed out that some nations would have preferred a stronger stance on Ukraine, expressing a collective sentiment that their approach could have reflected greater urgency for Kyiv's situation. However, the focus shifted to developing a unified front on Middle Eastern issues, further sidelining Zelensky's attempts to fortify Ukraine's position on the global agenda.
With the G7's attention diverted, the Ukrainian president was left to ponder the implications of the summit outcomes as his country continues to grapple with aggressive actions from Russia.
A brief reference to Ukraine was included in the summit's concluding statement, primarily emphasizing Trump’s peace efforts while notably shying away from any direct condemnation of Moscow. Despite some leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, desiring more assertive language regarding Ukraine, the final agreement leaned heavily toward addressing Middle Eastern tensions. Carney noted that concerns over the rapidly evolving situation in Iran took precedence in their deliberations.
In his closing remarks, Carney pointed out that some nations would have preferred a stronger stance on Ukraine, expressing a collective sentiment that their approach could have reflected greater urgency for Kyiv's situation. However, the focus shifted to developing a unified front on Middle Eastern issues, further sidelining Zelensky's attempts to fortify Ukraine's position on the global agenda.
With the G7's attention diverted, the Ukrainian president was left to ponder the implications of the summit outcomes as his country continues to grapple with aggressive actions from Russia.
