The Latest Breaking News from G7

Here’s how to find more funds for Ukraine – liquidate Russia’s $300bn in frozen assets

The west could help release billions and hurt Putin’s war effort at the same time, says Olena Halushka, co-founder of the International Center for Ukrainian Victory

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

Japan pledges $4.5B more in aid for Ukraine, including $1B in humanitarian funds

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help support the war-torn country’s recovery efforts

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

China warns against ‘undermining’ Belt and Road plan after Italy withdraws

Italy, the only major Western power to have joined China’s global infrastructure initiative, is exiting in 2024.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 652

US Republicans block funding bill that included aid for Ukraine; former Ukrainian MP shot dead in Moscow park

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Italy officially withdraws from China's Belt and Road project

Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up to the strategy.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2023

Italy to withdraw from China’s belt and road initiative, say sources

Decision of only G7 nation to join project reportedly communicated to Beijing three days ago

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia-UAE relations at new high, Putin says – as it happened

Russian president visits United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for talks

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky To Join G7 Leaders Video Summit Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7, chair Japan said, hours after unexpectedly skipping a virtual meeting with US senators.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023

UK has lacked coherent economic strategy for years, thinktank finds

Trade has been hit by Brexit, while the number in poverty has risen sharply in a country ill-prepared for the future

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Bank of England Warns of Potential Market Correction Amidst Economic Uncertainties

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee released a report that critiques the Bank of England's scope of operation amidst the current cost of living crisis.

International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2023