The Ukrainian leader’s in-person appearance in his trademark olive drab underscored the centrality of the war for the G7 bloc of rich democracies. Comments by Zelenskyy earlier in the day in English suggested that the Russians had finally taken the city. In a meeting with Zelenskyy, Yoon promised to provide South Korean demining equipment and ambulances to Ukraine. “Zelenskyy’s presence puts some pressure on G7 leaders to deliver more — or explain to him directly why they can’t,” said Matthew Goodman, an economics expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank in Washington. The G7 leaders also discussed efforts to strengthen the global economy and address rising prices that are squeezing families and government budgets around the world, particularly in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Source: Huffington Post May 21, 2023 21:30 UTC