G7 leaders acknowledge Zelensky's dominance and criticize China.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's last-minute appearance at the G7 summit in Japan added urgency to discussions on the Ukraine war and overshadowed the diplomatic proceedings. G7 leaders issued a veiled warning to China, condemning Russia and warning against "economic coercion". They stressed their commitment to "economic resilience" and reducing excessive dependencies in critical supply chains. The leaders also called for China to "play by international rules" and expressed support for South East Asian and Pacific countries. China expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with the G7's joint statement.