1. Top diplomats from the G7 nations, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, are meeting in Ontario, Canada to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire with Ukraine.

2. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is attending the gathering, calling for member states to intensify pressure on Russia. The US administration under President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies and is urging European countries to stop importing Russian energy.

3. Other agenda items at the meeting include the situation in the Gaza Strip and economic security, particularly the stable supply of critical minerals. Britain has pledged £13 million (approx. $17 million) to help Ukraine restore power, water, and other damaged infrastructure following Russian attacks.