Mornin' with Zelensky
Morning Feast with Zelensky - Morning Meal with Zelenskyy
Let's dive into a tête-à-tête over breakfast with the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, during the G8 Summit in Canada. This shindig wasn't just any hogwash, ya know, it was a powwow for the big boys - Germany, France, Italy, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and our beloved, yet troublesome Russia (who decided to skip this soiree).
Now, this wasn't just any ol' breakfast chat. The main course was about supporting a strong and independent Ukraine as they're stuck in a pickle with ol' squirrelly Russia. The highlight of the menu? A hefty $2 billion military aid package and financial tricks like loans on Russian assets. Sounds like our Canadian PM, Mark Carney, was putting on the heat, trying to squeeze every penny outta Putin.
But it wasn't all work and no play at the table. The vibe was friendly and united, with everyone singin' from the same hymnal, aimin' to beef up NATO and keep Zelensky in the game. All this dished out as the city of Kyiv suffered under recent Russian missile and drone attacks - a grim reminder of the urgent need for international support.
There was a bit of a hiccup at the shindig, though. Former U.S. President Donald Trump had been rumored to pop by for a meet-n-greet. But, you guessed it, he cut the party short, leavin' doubts about the relationship between Yankee Doodle Dandy and the Ukrainians hangin' in the air.
In the end, the breakfast served as a tactical conference room for G8 leaders and Zelensky to line up on practical support measures for Ukraine, sharpening political and military resolve against Russia's "Yeltsin dance." And don't worry, Russia won't be darkening the doorstep of this exclusive club anytime soon, as they're still locked outta the G8.
This breakfast bash continued the united efforts of major democracies to boost Ukraine's safety net and apply diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia to scram. Ya know, like a hawk peckin' away at a worm.
Sources:[1] "G7 targets $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine at summit: sources." Reuters. June 17, 2025.[2] "G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada: Zelensky's visit and Ukraine's support." Ukraine Diplomacy. June 18, 2025.[5] "Trump fails to meet Zelensky at G7 Summit." Bloomberg. June 18, 2025.
The European Union, adhering to the implementation of the Lisbon strategy, is aligning its policy-and-legislation with the general news of the intensifying war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, as the G8 Summit in Canada emphasized the need for practical support measures to counter Russia's Yeltsin dance. Politics surrounding Ukraine's safety net and economic pressure on Russia are becoming increasingly crucial in international politics.
