Ukraine's Zelenskyy Plans G7 Attendance, Hopes Trump Meeting in Canada

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, where he hopes to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss continued support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and financing for Kyiv's reconstruction. The White House is organizing multiple bilateral meetings for Trump during the summit, which will also include the presidents of Brazil and Mexico. Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of tough sanctions against Russia, noting that the final decision rests with the U.S. administration, and expressed hope for understanding Trump's stance at the summit. Additionally, Zelenskiy highlighted Ukraine's intention to expand cooperation with Germany in joint weapons production, with Germany already providing substantial military aid. Meanwhile, members of Calgary's Ukrainian community will have a private meeting with Zelenskiy during his visit to show support and demonstrate their lobbying efforts to back the Ukrainian war effort. While many Ukrainian Canadians support Zelenskiy, some have criticized his strategic decisions in the ongoing conflict.