Ukraine

Ukrainian president Zelensky is set to attend the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, following a stop in Saudi Arabia for the Arab League summit. Zelensky, who has been advocating for more weapon deliveries in European capitals, will be flown on a US military plane. His visit aligns with Germany’s announcement of its largest aid package for Ukraine and UK PM Rishi Sunak’s support for a coalition to provide Western-made fighter jets to Ukraine. Informed sources suggest that G7 leaders plan additional sanctions on Russia and restrictions on goods used in combat but won’t ban exports to Russia outright. They will also monitor Russian diamonds without enforcing a total ban on the trade.