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During a televised statement on June 3, Serhii Nykyforov, the spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, verified that the president will take part in the upcoming G7 summit scheduled from June 13 to 15 in Italy. However, it remains unanswered whether Zelensky will attend in person or through a virtual connection.
The head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni, on June 2 also mentioned Zelensky’s participation at the summit in Apulia, Italy, without confirming the form of his attendance.
Nykyforov stressed the importance of the event and articulated that “There is no uncertainty regarding Zelensky’s participation. The G7 are key allies. We are poised to engage with them concerning the central issues at stake in our joint efforts, and this involves bilateral talks with individual G7 nations.”
President Zelensky aims to converse about the continuation of defense support from the United States, the advancement of a coalition for fighter aircraft, and steps to hasten the delivery of F-16 planes to Ukraine.
Additionally, enhancing Ukraine’s air defenses is set to be another focal discussion at the summit, said Nykyforov.
A major agenda item will also be the strategy for harnessing funds from seized Russian assets to bolster Ukraine’s recovery. On May 25, G7 finance ministers articulated that they made “headway,” yet stopped short of a finalized agreement on using the revenues from such assets to support Ukraine.
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In comments following a discussion held at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on June 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized his meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as “very good.”
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FAQ Section
Will President Zelensky attend the G7 Summit in Italy in person or virtually?
As confirmed by his spokesperson, Serhii Nykyforov, President Zelensky is set to participate in the G7 summit, but it is not specified yet if his attendance will be in person or virtual.
What are some of the main topics President Zelensky plans to discuss at the G7 Summit?
President Zelensky will address defense support from the U.S., the establishment of a fighter aircraft coalition, expedited delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, and enhancing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. Additionally, how to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit will be a key agenda.
Did the G7 finance ministers come to a definite conclusion about using profits from frozen Russian assets?
No definite conclusion was reached by the G7 finance ministers. While they have reported progress, no concrete deal has been announced yet regarding the use of funds from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Where and when is the G7 Summit that President Zelensky will attend scheduled to take place?
The G7 Summit is scheduled to occur from June 13 to 15 in Apulia, a region located in the southern part of Italy.
Has President Zelensky recently had any meetings with U.S. defense officials?
Yes, President Zelensky had a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on June 2 at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which he described as “very good.”
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