G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as Zelenskyy says diplomacy in crisis

Trump left early to due to escalating Middle East conflict

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World leaders pose for a photo at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17.  © Reuters

KANANASKIS, Canada (Reuters) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will leave the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday with new aid from host Canada for its war against invader Russia but without a joint statement of support from members or a chance to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The G7 wealthy nations struggled to find unity over the conflict in Ukraine after Trump expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left a day early to address the Israel-Iran conflict from Washington.

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