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Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet

The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

The Guardian view on Zelenskiy’s shuttle diplomacy: the west must convince the rest

Editorial: Ukraine will be on the right side of history – but winning over neutral nations will take a G7 agenda they can follow

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of ‘turning blind eye’ to Russia invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian President criticises some Arab nations for failing to condemn Russia

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Biden backs plan to provide Ukraine with advanced fighter jets

After months of U.S. resistance, Ukraine is getting closer to acquiring advanced fighter jets.

Axios

Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday.

AFP

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty take careful approach to G7 power dressing

No £1,650 Valentino coats but no M&S either as wealthy pair seek to tread fine line between being relatable and stylish

The Guardian - UK

Discontent among Tory MPs after Sunak changes immigration targets

Backbenchers seeking meeting with Suella Braverman after prime minister sets new goal

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UK to ban Russian diamonds, US sanctions target major gold miners

Britain published plans to ban imports of Russian diamonds, copper, aluminium and nickel on Friday and announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting companies connected to the suspected theft of Ukrainian grain.

Reuters

G7 leaders call for 'world without nuclear weapons' -statement

Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations called on Friday for a "world without nuclear weapons," urging Russia, Iran, China and North Korea to cease nuclear escalation and embrace non-proliferation, a statement released by the White House showed.

Reuters

Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets -officials

President Joe Biden told G7 leaders on Friday that Washington supports joint allied training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, senior U.S. officials said, a significant endorsement as Kyiv seeks to boost its air power against Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelensky takes campaign against Russia to Arab summit, G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a summit of Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Friday before what a senior official said would be a trip to Japan for a meeting with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies.

Radio France Internationale

Main focus of G7 sanctions to prevent Russia from bypassing existing curbs, Germany says

The main focus of sanctions the Group of Seven rich nations plan to apply on Russia is to prevent Moscow from bypassing those already in place, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters on Friday.

Reuters

G7 agrees sanctions to 'starve Russia's war machine' while checking China

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations agreed new sanctions on Friday intended to "starve Russia of G7 technology, industrial equipment and services that support its war machine".

Radio France Internationale

Joe Biden stumbles while walking down stairs at G7 Summit in Japan

Critics have used Mr Biden’s age to accuse him of being mentally and physically unfit to serve as president

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Ukraine leader Zelenskyy to visit Hiroshima in bid to rally aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Hiroshima, Japan, to join the Group of Seven leaders in person, according to people familiar with the plans.

The New Daily

Australia imposes fresh sanctions on Russia as PM arrives for G7 summit in Hiroshima

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against Russia and the country's entities as well as an export ban on machinery and related parts.

The Guardian - UK

US to back fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots

International training programme, to begin soon in Europe, would be prerequisite to transfer of F-16s to Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

Hungary steps up threat to block EU weapons aid for Ukraine

Foreign minister’s comments at odds with unity G7 nations want to project at summit in Hiroshima

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The Guardian - UK

G7 prepares new Russia sanctions as Zelenskiy to attend summit in person

Ukrainian president to take part in Hiroshima talks on Sunday as leaders target exports to Russia

Reuters

G7 draft communique voices 'grave concern' over Iran's nuclear programme

Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced nations "remain deeply concerned about Iran's unabated escalation of its nuclear programme", according to a draft version of their communique seen by Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

G7 draft communique on China relationship: 'We act in our national interest'

Members of the Group of Seven advanced nations are prepared to build "constructive and stable relations" with China while acting in their national interests, according to a draft version of their communique seen by Reuters on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Kishida wants to abolish nuclear arms but build military

Kishida may become the leader most singularly responsible for cementing Japan’s turn away from decades of pacifism.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi presents development plans for Central Asia

Xi Jinping meets leaders of five Central Asian nations at a summit in China, calls for trade and energy development.

AFP

Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'

Hiroshima (Japan) (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised for a first post-invasion trip to the Asia-Pacific, meeting allies at a G7 summit in Hiroshima as the bloc hit Russia's "war machine" with further sanctions.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: G7 leaders must continue to stand firm with Ukraine

This is a G7 summit heavy on symbolism. On the morning of August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Nearly 78 years later, the leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies have gathered in the city. Support for Ukraine will be top of the agenda.

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