Zelensky to Join G7 Summit in Japan, Ukraine on the Agenda

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reportedly planning to attend the G7 summit in Japan in person to secure strengthened support ahead of a planned counter-offensive in the Ukraine war. The G7 summit kicked off on Friday with a renewed condemnation of Russia and an announcement of further sanctions. Zelensky had been slated to appear at the summit by videolink, but speculation has been rife that he or his wife would attend in person. The trip will be the furthest he has travelled from Kyiv since the war began in February 2022, and like other trips outside of Ukraine it could pose a potential risk to his safety.