Ukraine's presence at G7 meeting a "strong message to the world" that members are committed to support the country against Russia's invasion, Canadian finance minister says
Ukraine's presence at G7 meeting a "strong message to the world" that members are committed to support the country against Russia's invasion, Canadian finance minister says
Canada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit
Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of a G7 finance leaders gathering Tuesday, where war in Ukraine and economic turmoil from US President Donald Trump's tariffs remain top of mind.
In meetings through Thursday [May 22], leaders will discuss global economic conditions and seek a common position on Ukraine, whose representatives have been invited to attend.
Ukraine's presence "sends a strong message to the world" that members are recommitting to support the country against Russia's invasion, Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told reporters Tuesday.
"We're also going to talk about what we're going to be doing in terms of reconstruction," he said in a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Sergii Marchenko.
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