Zelenskiy leaves G7 with Canadian aid but no U.S. arms, warns of diplomatic “crisis”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy departed the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Tuesday with a fresh military aid package from host nation Canada, but without a much-needed meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump or new American weapons support.

Speaking to reporters before leaving Italy, Zelenskiy voiced frustration, declaring that diplomacy was in “crisis” as efforts to solidify Western backing faltered in the face of political distractions and diverging priorities among allies.

The G7 summit, which brought together leaders of the world’s most advanced economies, was marked by tension and division over Ukraine’s war effort. Trump, who has expressed growing skepticism about continued U.S. support for Kyiv, cut his visit short to return to Washington amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

His early exit prevented a one-on-one discussion with Zelenskiy, dashing hopes for direct talks on arms shipments.

Canada, however, stepped up with a new aid package worth several hundred million dollars, including drones and ammunition. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine’s sovereignty and pledged to maintain pressure on Moscow.

Meanwhile, the summit’s final communiqué fell short of the strong show of unity Zelenskiy had hoped for.

Trump’s recent comments expressing openness to negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin further complicated efforts to forge a united Western front.

“This is not just about weapons or funding—it’s about global leadership,” Zelenskiy said. “We are losing time, and Russia is not.”

With the war now in its third year, Ukraine faces mounting battlefield challenges and a shifting geopolitical landscape. As diplomatic efforts falter, Zelenskiy’s plea for renewed urgency among allies remains unanswered.