The scene
From June 16–17, the world’s major economies—Canada, U.S., UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan—and the EU gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta, for the G7 Summit 2025. This was the 7th time Canada hosted the summit, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney on traditional Blackfoot lands.
Trending hashtags
Social media was buzzing with:
- #G7Canada
- #G7Summit
- #IsraelIranCrisis
- #TradeWars
- #TrumpWildCard
Key storylines
1. Conflict in the Middle East
Violence erupted between Israel and Iran, pulling global attention from the G7’s agenda. Airstrikes and retaliation left leaders scrambling. Western countries remained divided on strategy, and no joint ceasefire call was made.
Explore our deep dive on the Israel-Iran conflict
2. Trump’s early exit and trade drama
U.S. President Donald Trump stirred tension with off-the-cuff remarks and new tariff threats. He left the summit early to address the Middle East crisis, disrupting unity and delaying key economic agreements. Full report on Trump’s exit
Read: 5 times Trump shook global diplomacy
3. Zelenskiy’s mission falls short
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought stronger Western support, but left disappointed. The U.S. offered no new military help, and Trump skipped a planned meeting. Only Canada stepped up, pledging C$2 billion.
How Canada supports Ukraine in 2025
4. No final declaration
For the first time in recent G7 history, no joint communique was issued. Canada chose flexibility over formality, aiming for impact over statements. While some praised this bold move, others called it a sign of division.
Quick wins & big gaps
Wins
- Canada pledged C$2B to Ukraine
- Progress on AI, critical minerals & clean energy, especially in talks with India
- UK and Canada applied fresh sanctions on Russia
Losses
- No unified stance on the Israel-Iran conflict
- U.S. support for Ukraine missing
- No joint G7 communique
What’s next?
- The NATO Summit on June 24 in The Hague could fill in gaps left by the G7.
- Canada and India will continue bilateral talks on clean energy, defense, and digital trade.
- Trump’s early exit might reshape U.S. involvement in future G7 or NATO meetings.
Why this matters
Global impact – From energy prices to defense deals, G7 outcomes affect us all.
Human drama – Modi’s viral moment reminds us that even world leaders have a funny side.
Real priorities – AI, green energy, and economic fairness are front and center.
Final thoughts
The G7 2025 Summit was meant to showcase leadership, unity, and progress. Instead, it revealed just how fragile global cooperation can be when big personalities and bigger problems collide.
But even amid crisis, small wins like climate cooperation, India’s rising voice, and aid to Ukraine show there’s still hope for practical diplomacy.
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