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Summit turning point for restoring order

The Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima has produced a number of achievements that could serve as a turning point in rebuilding the international order, the very foundations of which are being shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 22, 2023

G7 Hiroshima Summit / Atomic bomb survivors hope for concrete actions after G7 meeting

The Group of Seven summit drew to a close on Sunday, after world leaders expressed their determination to realize a nuclear-free world. Atomic bomb survivors have urged them to take concrete action and to not forget the wishes of the atomic bombed cities.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 22, 2023

Latest in Ukraine: Zelenskyy scores F-16 training, as Russia claims to take Bakhmut

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU · May 22, 2023

Zelenskiy likens Bakhmut's devastation to Hiroshima after World War Two

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy likened the ruins of Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut with the destruction of Hiroshima in World War Two, as he attended the Group of Seven summit in the Japanese city on Sunday.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Zelenskyy calls on G7 to ensure Russia is ‘last aggressor’

Zelenskyy’s visit to Japan highlighted significant divisions preventing the formation of a united front against Russia.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2023

Analysis: Japanese PM faces dilemma at G7 as he balances anti-nuke goals with reality of threats

The 1945 bombing of Hiroshima is a big reason leaders from the world’s most powerful democracies descended on the city for this weekend’s Group of Seven summit

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Zelenskiy says he is confident Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was confident that Kyiv would receive supplies of F-16 fighter jets from the West to help repel Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

AP News Digest 7:30 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Zelenskiy plays down not meeting Brazil's Lula at G7 summit, blames scheduling

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy played down the fact he did not meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan on Sunday and said it was likely because of scheduling.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Biden sees shift in ties with China 'shortly', says G7 wants to de-risk, not decouple

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday said the Group of Seven nations had agreed a united approach to China that called for diversifying supply chains to reduce dependence on one country, and hinted that he could speak with China's president soon.

Reuters · May 21, 2023