Biden’s diplomatic efforts ahead of the NATO Summit have fueled speculation on Ukraine’s path to joining the military defense alliance. Some allies advocate for a clear perspective, while others exercise caution to avoid provoking Russia.
The G7 summit in Hiroshima drew criticism from Moscow and Beijing, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the group of targeting Russia and China. China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the G7 for hindering international peace. Tensions and diverging perspectives between the G7 nations and Russia and China are evident.