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Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during the G7 meeting of foreign ministers in Quebec

World

United G7 warns Russia to back Ukraine truce

The Group of Seven powers Friday warned Russia of new sanctions unless it accepts a ceasefire with Ukraine.

AFPMarch 14, 2025

Aerial view of the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, in Charlevoix, Canada, the venue for the G7 foreign ministers meeting in March 2025

World

Ukraine ceasefire bid, trade war to dominate as G7 diplomats meet

Trump's actions since returning to power in January have shaken US relations with traditional allies.

AFPMarch 13, 2025

World

Ukraine truce dominates G7 talks clouded by Trump’s Canada threats

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country.

AFPMarch 12, 2025

World

Rubio heads to Canada as Trump wages trade war

Trump has taken a sledgehammer to Canada, mocking the less populous country by saying it should become the "51st state" of the U.S.

AFPMarch 12, 2025

People gather in central Berlin for a protest in support of Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion

World

Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia to gauge if Ukraine has shifted

Trump suspended aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a disastrous February 28 meeting with Zelensky at the White House.

AFPMarch 9, 2025

The Russian strike killed at least 10 people in Zaporizhzhia, in southern Ukraine, authorities say

Business

US disburses $20 bn Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets

The U.S. announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets.

AFPDecember 10, 2024

Antony Blinken is attending the talks alongside ministers from fellow G7 nations Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Japan, hosted by Italy's Antonio Tajani

World

G7 ministers discuss ceasefire efforts in Mideast

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday he was “optimistic” for a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, as Middle East tensions dominated a G7...

AFPNovember 25, 2024

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies said they 'have reached a consensus on how to deliver' the loans of approximately $50 billion to Kyiv, with an aim to start disbursing funds by the end of this year

World

G7 finalize $50 bn Ukraine loan backed by Russian assets profits

G7 leaders have finalized details surrounding a $50 billion loan to aid Kyiv, backed by profits from Russian sovereign assets frozen after its invasion...

AFPOctober 25, 2024