Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy left the G7 summit in Alberta empty-handed from the United States, failing to secure either a meeting with President Donald Trump or fresh arms support, as diplomacy stalls amid war fatigue.

Trump Prioritizes Iran-Israel Over Ukraine

Trump’s early exit from the G7—citing the urgent Israel-Iran conflict—left Ukraine sidelined. While Canada, the summit’s host, committed C$2 billion ($1.47 billion) in new military aid to Kyiv, Trump did not attend Zelenskiy’s session. The White House cited a need to hold in-person national security meetings.

Trump also resisted a joint G7 statement on Ukraine. Canadian officials first claimed the idea was dropped due to U.S. pushback, though later clarified that no joint declaration had been proposed. The only collective text agreed was on Iran and Israel.

Zelenskiy Warns of Diplomatic Collapse

In a Telegram post, Zelenskiy said “diplomacy is now in a state of crisis” and called on G7 leaders to urge Trump to use his “real influence” to push Russia toward peace. He also stressed Ukraine’s readiness for a unilateral ceasefire, awaiting a reciprocal Russian move.

The final G7 chair summary, issued by Canadian PM Mark Carney, supported Trump’s peace efforts and Ukraine’s ceasefire gesture—but lacked any binding commitments or escalated pressure on Moscow.

U.S. Role Questioned as G7 Unity Wobbles

Trump’s absence from Ukraine-focused talks and his lack of new pledges triggered concern among European allies. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he returned home with “cautious optimism” but stressed the need for U.S. action on sanctions, noting Trump’s noncommittal stance toward a Senate bill drafted by Lindsey Graham.

The Kremlin, seizing the moment, mocked the G7 as “rather useless,” supporting Trump’s assertion that Russia’s 2014 expulsion was a mistake.

Canada Looks Elsewhere, India Relations Warm

Seeking to strengthen non-Western ties, Carney invited leaders from Mexico, India, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, and South Africa. His meeting with Indian PM Narendra Modi symbolized a thaw in relations after two tense years.

While Canada showed robust support for Kyiv, it acknowledged that the U.S.—as Ukraine’s largest arms supplier—remains indispensable.