Zelenskyy invited to G7 online summit on anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion – media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to participate in the G7 online summit to be held on February 24, the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion
This was reported by the Kyodo news agency, citing a source in the government of Japan, which holds the G7 presidency this year.
“Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited Zelenskyy to the video summit. During the gathering, the G-7 leaders are expected to confirm their unity in tackling Russia's aggression against its neighbor,” the publication noted.
The G7 leaders' talks will be the first in 2023 under Japan's presidency.
“In the envisioned online summit, the G-7 countries of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, plus the European Union, are likely to reaffirm cooperation in supporting Ukraine while condemning Russia,” the media reports.
The talks are expected to focus on rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure and ensuring stable energy supply.
The G-7 leaders may also discuss whether to ask Zelenskyy to join the in-person meeting which will take place on May 19-21 in Hiroshima.
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