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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Ceasefire Standoff Threatens Prospects of Putin-Trump Summit

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A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been thrown into doubt after Moscow rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

According to U.S. officials, discussions between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were described as “productive,” but both sides ultimately decided against moving forward with an in-person meeting. The White House later confirmed that “there are no plans for President Trump to meet with President Putin in the immediate future”.

The setback comes just days after Trump announced that he and Putin would meet in Hungary to explore a potential path toward ending the war. However, Russia has reiterated its long-standing demands that Ukraine cede additional territory before any ceasefire could be considered. A private diplomatic note, or “non-paper,” sent by Moscow to Washington last weekend outlined these conditions, underscoring the gulf between the two sides.

The delay highlights the fragile state of international efforts to broker peace, with Washington and Moscow still far apart on the terms of a settlement. Analysts warn that without progress on a ceasefire, the prospect of a high-level summit may remain elusive.


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