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**Summary:**

The 2025 G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, was marked by division and tension. President Trump left a day early, citing urgent business in Washington. While leaders posed for a group photo, the summit failed to produce a joint statement on the war in Ukraine, reportedly due to U.S. opposition. The summit was also overshadowed by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Despite this, leaders did agree to work together on critical minerals and the impact of artificial intelligence. The remaining leaders attempted to show resolve in the face of Trump’s departure, but the lack of consensus and escalating global crises cast a shadow over the event.

**News Article:**

**Trump Departs G7 Early Amid Global Tensions, Divisions Plague Summit**

By JOSH BOAK and CHRIS MEGERIAN
Associated Press

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — The 2025 G7 summit concluded Tuesday in the shadow of escalating global crises and deep divisions, most notably highlighted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt departure a day early. Trump cited pressing matters back in Washington for his exit, leaving the remaining six leaders to grapple with the war in Ukraine, rising tensions between Israel and Iran, and other pressing global challenges.

Despite posing for a traditional “family photo,” the summit in the Canadian Rockies failed to produce a unified statement on the conflict in Ukraine, reportedly due to objections from the United States. A senior Canadian official, speaking anonymously, suggested that the U.S. was prioritizing negotiations with Russia over a strong condemnation.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was present at the summit, urged continued support from allies and expressed his readiness for peace negotiations “with unconditional ceasefire.”

While leaders did find common ground on the need to address non-market policies affecting critical minerals and to mitigate the negative impacts of artificial intelligence, the lack of consensus on key geopolitical issues underscored the challenges facing the G7 in shaping global policy.

The situation in the Middle East also loomed large, with France President Emmanuel Macron cautioning against regime change in Iran and warning of potential regional destabilization. A short statement on Iran was released, declaring that Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon” and calling for de-escalation.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, host of the summit, defended Trump’s early departure, attributing it to the “extraordinary” situation in the Middle East and stating that he understood the President’s need to be in Washington. Carney also announced new Canadian sanctions against Russia and affirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine.

Trump, while en route back to Washington, declared that he had accomplished all necessary tasks at the G7. However, the image of a summit struggling for unity in the face of global instability and an absent U.S. President left a lasting impression.

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