Leaders of the G-7 nations met on Friday to discuss new sanctions on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make the case that his nation's survival depends on the support of the U.S. and its allies at the summit on Sunday. The G-7 has already agreed on new steps to make the war more costly for Russia, and the sanctions are expected to be announced at the summit.
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Key takeaways: Li Hui, China’s special envoy for Eurasian Affairs, has called for the international community to work together to end the conflict in Ukraine.…
Ukraine's air defenses successfully thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday morning, shooting down all 18 missiles. This was the eighth time this month that Russian air raids had targeted the capital, and the attack was described as “exceptional in its density”. The international community has condemned Russia's actions and called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia since 2014.
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and attorney for former President Donald Trump, is facing a $10 million lawsuit from a former employee for alleged sexual assault, failure to pay wages, and offering pardons for $2 million. The lawsuit includes phrases such as "This conversation was recorded" which could be a problem for Giuliani, and mentions three potential federal crimes. Giuliani has denied all of the allegations.
China's special envoy to Europe is visiting Ukraine, Russia, and other European countries this week as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic offensive to secure military aid from France, Germany, and the UK, while his troops are making gains against the Kremlin. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Ukraine's bravery and promised to give them hundreds more missiles and attack drones. China is seeking to play a role in the conflict, though it is unclear what that role will be.
German leaders welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on Sunday for talks about a new package of military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion). The aid includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, and was announced the day before Zelenskyy's arrival. He had previously met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to seek support for Ukraine's peace plan.
On Saturday night, Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, making her only the second performer to take the prize twice. Finland's Käärijä was a close second in a battle of the Nordic neighbors. The competition was hosted by Britain on behalf of Ukraine, who won last year but couldn't take up its right to hold the contest due to the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Vatican on Saturday to seek the support of Pope Francis for Ukraine's peace plan to end the war launched by Russia a year ago. During the meeting, Zelenskyy discussed the tens of thousands of deported Ukrainian children and held meetings with Italian officials. This marks Zelenskyy's first trip to Italy since the beginning of the Russian invasion, and the outcome of the meetings is yet to be seen.