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Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Worry Zelenskyy's G7 Visit Overshadows Nuke Disarmament Message

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Zelenskyy, asked if he thought he took away attention from other summit issues, said only, "I need to be here.”

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May 19, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit
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May 21, 2023Newest
Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Worry Zelenskyy's G7 Visit Overshadows Nuke Disarmament Message
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Voice of America
G-7 Leaders Likely to Focus on Ukraine, Tensions in Asia at Summit in Hiroshima (opens Voice of America)
Published May 16, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just completed whirlwind trip to meet many Group of Seven leaders
KENS 5 San Antonio
Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit Sunday as world leaders tighten sanctions against Russia over Ukraine (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)
Published May 18, 2023
KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description
Leaders at the summit pledged to hold Russia accountable as long as it waged war in Ukraine.
Los Angeles Times
Ukraine's Zelensky to join G-7 at Hiroshima summit as leaders focus on Russia (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 18, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his farthest trip since the start of the war as leaders are set to unveil new sanctions on Russia.
CNN
Zelensky to attend G7 in person, source says (opens CNN)
Published May 18, 2023
CNN's feed description
Russia's war in Ukraine is at the top of the agenda as G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima, Japan. Follow here for live updates.
Just the News
Zelensky to travel to Japan for G7 Summit, officials say (opens Just the News)
Published May 18, 2023
Just the News's feed description
International leaders emphasize that many countries are backing Ukraine as it continues its war with Russia.
NPR
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G-7 meeting in person (opens NPR)
Published May 18, 2023
NPR's feed description
Zelenskyy's expected appearance on Sunday comes as Western allies harden their resolve in support of Ukraine. Russia's military aggression toward its neighbor is on top of the G-7 summit's agenda.
Wall Street Journal
Zelensky Plans Visit to Hiroshima, Where G-7 Nations Pledge Unwavering Support (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published May 18, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
G-7 leaders said they would further wall off Russia from global trade and offered support for Ukraine and President Zelensky, who is set to join them for a show of solidarity.
Newsweek
Zelensky's G7 attendance thrown into doubt at final hour (opens Newsweek)
Published May 18, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Mixed messaging has emerged on whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be attending the G7 summit in Japan online, or in person.
CNN
Ukraine's Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan's G7 summit (opens CNN)
Published May 18, 2023
CNN's feed description
Volodymyr Zelensky will travel in person to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to officials familiar with the planning, a stark display of confidence and Western solidarity as Ukraine’s wartime leader tries to keep crucial support from allied nations flowing.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Ukraine’s Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan’s G7 summit | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 18, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Ukraine’s Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan’s G7 summit
PBS NewsHour
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit as world leaders tighten sanctions against Russia (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published May 18, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Leaders of the world's most powerful democracies are pledging to tighten punishments on Russia for invading Ukraine.
Seattle Times
With prospect of F-16s closer, Zelenskyy will attend the G-7 strengthened (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 18, 2023
Seattle Times's feed description
During the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will try to win commitments for continued arms and aid from the world’s wealthiest democracies.
Tucson
Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit Sunday as world leaders discuss new punishment for Russia over Ukraine (opens Tucson)
Published May 18, 2023
Tucson's feed description
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders ahead of the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the
Breitbart News
Zelensky to Join G7 Summit in Japan After Visit to Saudi Arabia (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 18, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies will be joined at G7 Summit in Japan on Sunday by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Hot Air
Zelensky heads to the G7 Summit as Biden stumbles (opens Hot Air)
Published May 18, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
Diplomatic tour
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Zelenskyy to join G7 at Hiroshima summit (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 18, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
HIROSHIMA, Japan >> Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies huddled Friday to discuss new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine, days before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins the Group of Seven summit in person on Sunday.
The Guardian
G7 leaders prepare new Russia sanctions as Zelenskiy to attend Japan summit in person (opens The Guardian)
Published May 18, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Ukraine’s president will attend Hiroshima meeting on Sunday as leaders prepare to target exports to Russia
Voice of America
Zelenskyy To Attend G-7 Summit in Hiroshima (opens Voice of America)
Published May 18, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Group of Seven democracies pledge to bring comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine
New York Times
Zelensky Appeals to Arab Leaders in Saudi Arabia Ahead of G7 Summit (opens New York Times)
Published May 18, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The Ukrainian leader was later expected to travel to a G7 meeting in Japan, part of a diplomatic tour to cement support before Kyiv’s anticipated counteroffensive.
Politico
Zelenskyy expected to make in-person appeal to G-7 leaders in Japan (opens Politico)
Published May 18, 2023
Politico's feed description
Ukraine's president is set to travel to Hiroshima to make an in-person plea for more Western weapons and help in face of Russian onslaught.
Deseret News
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy will attend G7 Summit in Japan (opens Deseret News)
Published May 18, 2023
Deseret News's feed description
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attendance at the G7 Summit will follow an in-person visit to Saudi Arabia to ensure support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
The Boston Globe
Ukraine’s Zelensky to join Biden and other G-7 leaders in Hiroshima (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 18, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to attend the Group of Seven nations summit in person this weekend.
CNN
Zelensky to attend Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia, diplomats tell CNN (opens CNN)
Published May 18, 2023
CNN's feed description
Russia's war in Ukraine is at the top of the agenda as G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima, Japan. Follow here for live updates.
Axios
Zelensky attends Saudi-hosted Arab summit before heading to Japan for G7 (opens Axios)
Published May 18, 2023
Axios's feed description
It's Zelensky's latest foreign trip as he seeks to secure weapons and other aid to replenish his country's depleted stockpile.
Wyoming Public Media
Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published May 18, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
On his arrival, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram: "Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Security and increased cooperation for our victory. Today, peace will be closer."

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