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International News Center, June 12, 2024, 1:04 PM: US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a long-term defense and security agreement at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy on Thursday, June 13. The move aims to show US determination towards Russia but does not involve direct US military intervention in Ukraine. The agreement has the joint support of 15 other countries. The G7 summit will address various global challenges beyond the Ukraine-Russia conflict, including the Middle East, trade imbalances with China, artificial intelligence, and immigration. This summit is significant for G7 leaders facing domestic political challenges, including potential last moments for Democratic candidate Biden engaging in fierce competition with presumed Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and recent gains of far-right European parties in EU elections. Analysts raise concerns about the consequences if G7 leaders fail to reach consensus on shared issues. US officials express confidence in continued close cooperation with EU partners regardless of European Parliament election outcomes.
Source: YAHOO