Zelensky expresses strong emotions, weeping and displaying anger: NATO considering action following the dissolution of G7.
Disarray in the Western World - The Uneasy Gathering
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Following the recent G7 summit, the Western world is plagued with chaos and confusion. Even French President Emmanuel Macron's TikTok account shares a video of the convention in Canada (without former U.S. President Donald Trump, but with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky) harmonized with the tune of Russian singer Alexei Plutnikov's "Capybara." The video suggests that even Macron's social media team is disorganized, or perhaps the President is ready to surrender to Russia?
Donald Trump undeniably dealt a severe blow to the G7. Hosted by Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, the summit aimed to smooth over the political pimples on the face of "the world's leading democracies." However, these efforts spotlight the meeting's failure.
"Carney can declare success because Trump left before he could put any of his colleagues in an awkward position," a bitter Bloomberg author jokes regarding the American leader's departure. "But the truth is, these summits are outdated. They were created for a world where America was the leader, and allies helped pursue global stability and common prosperity. That era is long gone."
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The confusion in the Western camp, amplified by Trump's departure, prompts a significant question: how can we speak of unity when leaders couldn't agree on critical global issues? In this case, one leader, Donald Trump, couldn't align with the other six. Yet, it's no exaggeration to label the G7 format "one against six."
Let's examine the contentions. Regarding the Middle East, where the ongoing Israeli-Iranian war is wreaking havoc, unity was never achieved. Trump refused to sign a joint statement urging "restraint from both sides."
Trump made it clear that he has no intention of restraining support for Israel. He even hinted that Iran's leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, could be easily eliminated, though he has no current desire for such an action. Conversely, Macron stated that using force to overthrow Iran's regime would be a strategic mistake.
Next, Ukraine. No joint statement fiercely condemning Russia was presented to avoid irritating Trump, who considers the Ukrainian conflict "not his war."
According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, Americans reluctantly left out some sharp statements against Russia from the text to avoid jeopardizing negotiations with Russia.
Trump Spells the End for the "G7"
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Zelensky's presence and the hope of persuading Trump to impose new anti-Russia sanctions failed to materialize. During the summit, he couldn't secure the $40 billion in annual funding he sought.
Organizers also hoped to sway Trump to reconsider the G7's stance on Russia, following years of the group's adherence to sanctions. However, that didn't happen either: he stated that such measures are too costly for Americans and suggested that Europe should take the initiative.
Of course, the Israeli-Iranian war and trade tariffs were the summit's primary topics. Trump gave hope to his host, promising to negotiate a deal with Canada within 30 days. The Japanese and Europeans left empty-handed, as their offers didn't meet Trump's expectations.
Furthermore, one of Trump's proposals at the summit caused quite a scandal: he suggested that the G7 should become the G8 by re-inviting Russia. Although his logic seemed clear—negotiating with enemies requires them to sit at the same table—his idea sparked controversy and debate.
Next week, the NATO summit will open in The Hague. And the alliance, not unlike the G7, is riddled with unease due to Trump's conflicting values and erratic behavior.
If the common foundation appears to have dissipated from the G7, might it also evaporate from NATO? Perhaps that's why the most resolute NATO members—the Baltics—have recently been so active.
In the coming days, something significant is expected to occur in the Middle East. The White House has given Iran only two days for "unconditional surrender," as Trump announced on social media. Consequently, doubts are growing about whether Washington will agree with NATO members on the potential Russian threat.
Today, British newspaper The Guardian speculates that Zelensky may skip the NATO summit, due to uncertainty regarding Trump's attendance. If he does attend, Zelensky may once again suffer neglect, a "victim of lack of attention." What a pity...
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- The disarray in the Western world, as seen at the G7 summit, has sparked a surge of interest in migration, with many questioning the effectiveness of existing policy-and-legislation in maintaining unity among the world's leading democracies.
- The failure of the G7 to address the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli-Iranian tug-of-war, raises concerns about future general-news reports on accidents, fires, crime-and-justice, and other global issues.
- In the aftermath of the G7 summit, mainstream political discussions now revolve around policy-and-legislation, as world leaders struggle to adapt to the changing landscape of politics, with car-accidents and surprises like Trump's suggestion to re-invite Russia to the G8 serving as unexpected twists.
- Amidst the unease within the G7, there is growing interest in war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, as speculation mounts about a potential confrontation between the US and Iran, which could have serious implications for Ukraine and other nations.
- As the NATO summit approaches and rumors swirl about Trump's intentions, crime-and-justice issues, such as the Ukrainian conflict and the potential for renewed tensions between the US and Russia, remain at the forefront of general-news discussions and remain intertwined with ongoing policy-and-legislation debates.
