Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to discuss purchasing additional weapons from the United States with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Canada. This move comes amidst Russia’s assault on Ukraine, with the leaders scheduled to meet on June 17. The upcoming meeting follows their previous discussions during Pope Francis’ funeral, aiming to address defense matters and build on diplomatic relations.

President Trump’s packed schedule in Canada includes intricate trade negotiations and global conflicts, with a subsequent NATO summit on the horizon. Notably, Trump engaged in a lengthy call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to kickstart negotiations with Iran following recent tensions over Israel’s strikes on Iran-affiliated sites. Trump emphasized the need to end conflicts between Israel and Iran during the call.

Zelenskyy is among three foreign leaders slated for one-on-one meetings with Trump during the summit, underscoring the significance of their discussions. The White House also confirmed Trump’s meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the latter representing one of the non-G7 nations invited to participate.

As the leaders converge at the G7 summit, the focus remains on navigating complex geopolitical challenges and fostering diplomatic solutions in a volatile global landscape.