The Latest Breaking News from G7

China poses ‘biggest challenge of our age’, Sunak warns

The Prime Minister spoke at the G7 summit about the threat from an ‘increasingly authoritarian’ China both at home and overseas.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Zelensky’s visit to G7 ‘historically significant’, says Sunak

The presence of the Ukrainian president at the conference in Japan shows a ‘powerful message’ to Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister said.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak: China poses biggest challenge to global security and prosperity

Rishi Sunak has warned that China poses “the biggest challenge” to global security at the end of a G7 summit.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak hails F-16 fighter jet ‘breakthrough’ and insists ‘any peace settlement must be on Ukraine’s terms’

Rishi Sunak hailed the “international coalition to provide” Ukraine with crucial F-16 fighter jets on the final day of the G7 summit in Japan.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2023

Japan and South Korea leaders mend fences in visit to Hiroshima memorial

Joint visit during G7 summit seen as further evidence of determination to overcome longstanding friction

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy denies Russia's claim it has won the bloody battle for Bakhmut

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists the city of Bakhmut is not occupied by Russian forces. It comes after he secures a pledge of further military aid from the US on the sidelines of the G7.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Zelenskiy meets South Korea's Yoon at G7

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and discussed Kyiv's efforts in its war with Russia.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Zelenskiy seeks G7 support for Kyiv's 'peace formula'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought global support on Sunday for Kyiv's plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine, telling G7 leaders it was "an obvious expression of rationality".

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Grouchy Rishi Sunak gets annoyed at questions from TV reporters about Suella Braverman

The Prime Minister demanded to know if the BBC's Chris Mason had any questions about the G7 summit in Japan as he got frustrated with being asked about a speeding ticket row involving the Home Secretary

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers at the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima on Sunday, hoping to add to the momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a symbolic victory on the battlefield

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023