Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Japan for G7 summit
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olodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Japan to attend the G7 summit with Rishi Sunak and different allies after the US paved the way in which for Ukraine to obtain F-16 fighter jets.
The Ukrainian president mentioned “peace will become closer” after arriving for the convention in Hiroshima on Saturday.
The White House mentioned US President Joe Biden knowledgeable his allies on the convention in Hiroshima that it’s going to enable the superior planes to be donated to Kyiv.
Mr Zelensky tweeted: “Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Security and enhanced cooperation for our victory. Peace will become closer today.”
Mr Biden, who’s attending the G7 with different members France, Italy, Germany, Japan and Canada, in addition to the EU, additionally introduced coaching for Ukrainian pilots.
The Prime Minister welcomed the choice from the summit, having pressed allies to supply the Ukrainian president with the jets he has been calling for.
Mr Sunak tweeted: “Welcome announcement that the US will approve the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
“The UK will work together with the USA and the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark to get Ukraine the combat air capability it needs.
“We stand united.”
The RAF doesn’t have any US-manufactured F-16s.
Washington should legally approve their export.
Mr Zelensky is anticipated to participate in conferences with the G7 on Sunday.
It will doubtlessly carry Mr Zelensky into contact with India’s Narendra Modi and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who haven’t supported Ukraine like their western allies.
Neither are G7 members, however India is being represented on the summit as a result of it’s the present G20 chair, whereas Brazil has been invited as a visitor.
Mr Zelensky’s attendance on the G7, the group that Russia was expelled from over its 2014 annexation of Crimea, is one other present of solidarity from western allies.
Japan mentioned he has a “strong wish” to participate within the talks that may affect his nation’s defence in opposition to Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
He may even have the prospect to stress and appeal India and Brazil into supporting Ukraine.
On Saturday, Mr Sunak met with French President Emmanuel Macron for discussions on the summit and had a brief “brush-by” assembly with German chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The Prime Minister had been anticipated to debate small boat crossings of the Channel.
Meanwhile, the G7 introduced it might set up a brand new crew to root out and counter Russia and China’s use of financial coercion to affect nations’ selections.