The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly bolster its abilities.
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Many in Gaza City Ignore Israeli Military’s Calls to Evacuate
Some civilians are fatigued by their repeated displacements, while others say there is no point in going to other areas that may be just as dangerous.
Western Anxiety Makes for an Unexpectedly Smooth G7 Summit
Political weakness, intractable wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East, and challenges from Russia and China combined to create solidarity behind American leadership.
It’s Not Just Russia: China Joins the G7’s List of Adversaries
While not invited to the Group of 7 meeting, China was still a major presence, with the summit’s final communiqué referencing the country 28 times, almost always as a malign force.
A Tense Debate Erupts at the G7, This Time Over Abortion Rights
Wording in the summit’s final statement led to a diplomatic tug of war, primarily between the United States and Italy.
At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War
The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on the Gaza cease-fire plan.
What to Know About the $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The United States and others plan to give the sum to Kyiv, with the interest from Moscow’s assets frozen in the West used to repay it. But many of the details about the arrangement are unclear.
G7 Leaders, Expanding the Circle, Shift Focus to Migration and the South
Leaders from India, Brazil, the Middle East and Africa joined discussions in a nod to the changing global balance of power.
Will Biden’s Help for Ukraine Come Fast Enough and Last Long Enough?
The president signed a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and promised, with E.U. help, a $50 billion loan. But will the money arrive in time to turn the tide, and will the deal outlast the election in November?
G7 Leaders Agree on $50 Billion Loan to Ukraine From Frozen Russian Assets
The agreement comes as Ukraine has been forced to sell some state assets and as the momentum in the war has shifted in favor of Russia.