The heads of government of the G7 countries meet in Hiroshima, Japan, for their annual consultations. © Susan Walsh/AP Pool/dpa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting his closest allies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima - but also countries that have a different stance on Russia's war of aggression.
Hiroshima - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) does not expect a delivery of modern fighter jets to Ukraine in the near future. "What is associated with the training of pilots is a long-term project," he said on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The U.S. has not yet made a final decision "on what will be at the end of the training."
On the sidelines of the G7 summit of leading democratic economic powers, US President Joe Biden had basically cleared the way for the delivery of American F-16 jets to Ukraine as part of a coalition of allies.
The Federal Chancellor stressed that the project was first and foremost a message to those who attacked Ukraine: Russia should not rely on support for Ukraine diminishing as the war drags on. "The message remains: Russia must withdraw troops."
Zelensky as a surprise guest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the deliberations of the G7 countries at their summit. They are Zelensky's most important allies in his country's defensive struggle against the Russian invaders.
He had landed in Hiroshima the day before as a surprise guest and had already met several of the heads of state and government gathered there - including Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, but also Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India, which is participating in the summit as a partner country, has taken a neutral stance on the Ukraine war.
Brazil feels under pressure
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who wants to play as a mediator with China, is also in Hiroshima. According to media reports, the Brazilian delegation is said to be irritated and feel pressured in connection with Zelensky's desire for a meeting.
Speech of Zelensky?
In the morning, Zelensky met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and later a bilateral meeting with US President Biden was also planned. Following the summit discussions, a visit by Zelensky to the Hiroshima Peace Museum is planned, as well as a press conference for the Ukrainian. Japanese media reports had previously spoken of a speech by Zelensky.
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The Peace Museum shows evidence of the horrific consequences of the US atomic bombing of the city on August 6, 1945. Hiroshima is now a worldwide symbol of the horrors of war - and a place of admonition for peace.
U.S. gives green light to fighter jet training
During the G7 summit, the United States gave the green light for the training of fighter jet pilots on American F-16 aircraft. The project is supported by Great Britain, France, Belgium, Denmark and Portugal. Only at a later date will it be decided when and how many aircraft will be delivered and who will provide them.
So far, Germany has shown no willingness to participate in the training. Scholz stressed that a great deal was already being done for Ukraine. In addition to the United States, Germany is the largest supporter of the country attacked by Russia in terms of financial, humanitarian and military aid.
In concrete terms, Germany is currently supplying what is necessary for the attempt to reconquer the territories occupied by Russia. Among other things, Germany has provided Ukraine with tanks and artillery pieces. Dpa