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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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Rubio: Hostage Release Must Come Before Gaza Peace Talks Advance

                                            US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the war in Gaza is “not yet” over, stressing that the immediate priority is securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Rubio explained that Hamas had “basically” agreed to the framework of President Donald Trump’s proposal, which outlines the first phase of a deal focused on freeing captives in exchange for Israel pulling back to positions it held in Gaza earlier this year.

Rubio cautioned, however, that the process remains uncertain. “No one can tell you it’s a 100 percent guarantee,” he said, noting that technical talks underway will quickly reveal whether Hamas is serious about following through.

The Secretary of State described the next stage—establishing a non-Hamas Palestinian leadership and ensuring militant groups are disarmed—as “even harder.” He emphasized that without such steps, lasting peace in the region will remain elusive.

The comments come as negotiators prepare for further discussions in Egypt, amid ongoing Israeli strikes and mounting humanitarian concerns in Gaza. While the hostage deal is seen as the most immediate breakthrough, Rubio underscored that the broader challenge of Gaza’s future governance still lies ahead.


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