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'Kindred spirits' Biden, Scholz work to heal U.S.-German ties

Panned by critics for dragging his feet on Ukraine, called a "sulky liver sausage" by the Ukrainian ambassador, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday won public praise from a man he has long privately admired: U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters

Is Macron’s ‘European Political Community’ a realistic prospect?

France’s presidency of the EU ends on June 30 with Emmanuel Macron’s new big idea, a “European Political Community”, hanging in the balance. This community would encompass EU membership candidates like Ukraine and possibly ex-member Britain. For some observers, the French president’s idea offers a way to bring countries into…

France 24

Fairytale venue with dark past for G7 summit in Germany

Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) - G7 leaders convened Sunday in a quintessentially German venue handpicked by former chancellor Angela Merkel and recycled by her successor Olaf Scholz -- a luxury hotel with a fairy-tale setting and a tumultuous past.

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Don’t compare Ukraine invasion to first world war, says ‘Sleepwalkers’ historian

Christopher Clark, author of influential book widely read in Germany, says the 1914 analogy is flawed

The Guardian - UK

Allies 'won't splinter' on Russia, Biden vows at G7

Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) - World powers on Sunday agreed to ban gold exports from Russia, kicking off a G7 meeting aimed at taking new steps to deplete Moscow's war chest and bolster Ukraine's defences.

AFP

G7 nations are worried about global economic crisis - Scholz

All leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies are concerned about a looming economic crisis as growth slows and inflation soars, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said after a working session on the global economy at this year's annual G7 summit.

Reuters

U.S. confident Nato's strategy document will be "strong" on China - official

The U.S. is confident that NATO's new strategy document will include "strong" language on China, a White House official said on Sunday, adding that negotiations on how to refer to Beijing were still underway.

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G7 nations to announce ban on import of Russian gold

US President Joe Biden said the leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations will announce the ban during the G7 summit.

Al Jazeera

Boris Johnson warns of risk of fatigue in west’s support for Ukraine

At G7 summit, PM pushes for renewed sanctions and says he would welcome a visit to UK by Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - UK

History turns full circle as G7 alarm bells ring over energy once again

First meeting in 1975 grappled with the oil shock – now it is Russia’s war in Ukraine creating angst

The Guardian - UK

G7 grapples with packed agenda of world turned upside down

Analysis: A price cap on Russian oil and potential famine in Africa are among issues pressing for attention

The Guardian - UK

Biden pushes back against criticism of Scholz leadership, praises chancellor

U.S. President Joe Biden thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his leadership on the Ukraine crisis when they met at a Bavarian Alpine retreat on Sunday ahead of a summit of the Group of Seven rich democracies that aims to send a message of unity.

Reuters

G7 summit kicks off under shadow of Ukraine war, economic crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies to a three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences, from energy shortages to a food crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Why Germany is pushing for a 'climate club'

At this year's G-7 summit Germany will push its plan for countries to join together in a ‘climate club' to tackle global warming

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The Guardian - UK

Timid west must draw a line in the sea and break Putin’s criminal food blockade

Political courage is required to prevent Moscow weaponising food supplies and risking starvation for millions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine, Hunger, Inflation: G7 Leaders Navigate Myriad of Crises

G7 leaders including US President Joe Biden gather on Sunday in southern Germany, seeking emphatic backing for Ukraine against Russia's invasion while grappling with the intensifying global fallout of the war. From soaring inflation to a looming food crisis and energy shortages, the conflict in Ukraine, now in its fifth…

AFP

Energy shock tests G7 leaders' climate resolve

Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) - Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations will be under pressure to stick to climate pledges in Bavaria from Sunday, as Russia's energy cuts trigger a dash back to planet-heating fossil fuels.

AFP

Ukraine, hunger, inflation: G7 leaders navigate myriad of crises

Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) - G7 leaders including US President Joe Biden gather on Sunday in southern Germany, seeking emphatic backing for Ukraine against Russia's invasion while grappling with the intensifying global fallout of the war.

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The Guardian - AU

Russia to send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within months, as G7 leaders gather in Germany

Vladimir Putin again raises nuclear threat during Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, as Olaf Scholz hosts G7 leaders to discuss energy and food crisis

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G7 summit begins in shadow of Ukraine war

Britain and the US have announced a ban on new imports of Russian gold as Group of Seven leaders prepare to meet in Germany.

Reuters

Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold, oil price

U.S. President Joe Biden told allies "we have to stay together" against Russia on Sunday as G7 leaders gathered for a summit dominated by war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy supplies and the global economy.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson urges France and Germany to provide more military support to Ukraine at G7

PM will use G7 and Nato summits to urge tougher action on Russia, warning against any move towards ‘bad peace’

The Independent UK

What is on the agenda at the G7 and Nato summits?

Boris Johnson will join world leaders at the gatherings in Germany and Spain over the coming days.

Tribune News Service

Germany pushes for G-7 reversal on fossil fuels in climate blow

Germany is pushing for Group of Seven nations to walk back a commitment that would halt the financing of overseas fossil fuel projects by the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter. That would be a major reversal on tackling climate change as Russia’s war in…

The Guardian - UK

Why the west risks condemning Ukraine to slow strangulation

Before war fatigue sets in further, a rethink needed to avoid a years-long conflict

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