G7 leaders to discuss peace in Ukraine at Canada summit - Reuters

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the summit is taking place in an "era of geopolitical volatility", and G7 countries aim to develop a coordinated strategy for supporting peace.

She praised the work of the United States, noting that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was "a very constructive member" of the G7. Anand expects focused discussions at the meeting on paths to peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.

"We have to be ambitious for the objective of long-lasting peace," Anand said.

The ministers will also discuss how G7 countries can help Ukraine get through the winter, including supporting energy infrastructure, food security, and long-term reconstruction.

John Kirton, founder of the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto, noted that this year’s meeting could be more productive than the previous one.

"The fact that President Trump won’t be there will definitely help. They won’t have to watch every facial expression or be careful of any rants he might unleash," he said.

G7 support for Ukraine

On October 10, ambassadors of the G7 countries discussed with Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk the most urgent needs after Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

It was also previously reported that the G7 is moving toward a deal on a "significant increase" of anti-Russian sanctions due to Moscow’s refusal to end the war against Ukraine.

According to the current document, the G7 is working on a range of measures, including new actions targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, such as energy, finance, and the defense industry.

In addition, these measures are aimed at countries and organizations that assist Moscow in the war or help circumvent existing sanctions.