Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, is scheduled to speak to the G7 group of
developed nations soon and is anticipated to call for the supply of much more powerful artillery.
Russia has acquired complete command of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine and is aiming for Lysychansk, which is close by.
Deferring the delivery of weapons, according to Mr. Zelensky, is “an invitation to Russia to strike again and again.”
He also demanded the installation of air defense systems and fresh sanctions against Russia in his daily video address.
If partners are truly partners and not onlookers, they must move more quickly, he said.
More assistance and new sanctions on Russia are anticipated from the G7 leaders. Even Boris Johnson, one of Mr. Zelensky’s most fervent supporters, admits that maintaining Ukraine’s independence has detrimental effects for the rest of the world, particularly the increasing cost of food and fuel.
To debate what further may be implemented to combat global rising inflation, the leaders of South Africa, Indonesia, India, and Senegal have been called to the meeting today. A price ceiling on Russian oil is one possibility being considered.
Later in the week, a Nato conference will be held in Spain after the G7 summit in Bavaria, and Mr Zelensky is slated to speak there as well.
