The Latest Breaking News from G7

Russia accused of food theft as G7 seeks to unblock Ukraine ports

Russia is being accused of large-scale grain theft as top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations gather in northern Germany for three days of talks on the global impact of the Ukraine war on food and energy prices.

Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2022

UN chief tells Putin: ‘Open Black Sea ports, if you have any heart for rest of world’

David Beasley, head of the United Nations World Food Programme, pleaded with the Russian president to end the blockade of Black Sea ports

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

Vatican number two says giving Ukraine weapons legitimate, with conditions

The Vatican's number two said on Friday that supplying weapons to Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russian aggression is morally legitimate under certain conditions, citing the Catholic Church's teaching on "just war".

Reuters · May 13, 2022

G7 to discuss action to break Russian blockade of Ukraine grain exports

Meetings in Germany will look at alternative routes to ports as ‘44 million people march towards starvation’

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022

G7 foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine war, impacts

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations are gathering in northern Germany to discuss the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Amid Ukraine pressures at home, Italian PM heads to White House

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is facing increased domestic unease over providing lethal weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022

China says G7 concern over Hong Kong leader selection is interference

China said on Tuesday that an expression of concern by the Group of Seven industrialised nations over the selection process for Hong Kong's new chief executive was interference in China's internal affairs.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

G7 flags rights concerns in selection of new Hong Kong leader

The selection process for a new chief executive in Hong Kong is a source of grave concern and underscores wider worries about fundamental freedoms there, a Group of Seven statement said on Monday, prompting a rebuke from China.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov thanks Delhi for support on WWII Victory Day

As Russia and the U.S. increase war rhetoric over Ukraine, New Delhi steers clear of appearing to pick sides

The Hindu · May 9, 2022

First Thing: Putin ties Ukraine invasion to second world war

Soldiers ‘fighting for same thing their fathers and grandfathers did’, says president in Victory Day speech. Plus, why film posters for comedies have huge red letters

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022