No ‘strongly worded’ joint condemnation of Russia as Washington reportedly argues such an approach could undermine its ability to negotiate.

The debate over sanctions comes as intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 14 people and injured 117 in Kyiv overnight on June 17.

Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues.

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv as G7 Weighs Response to Escalating War | Firstpost America | N18G Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks on Ukraine’s capital this year, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens in overnight strikes on cities such as Kyiv and Odesa.

The G7 wealthy nations struggled to find unity over the conflict in Ukraine after Trump expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left a day early to address the Israel-Iran conflict

"To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on June 17.

Waves of Russian drones and missiles struck districts across the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, damaging an apartment building, sparking fires and injuring up to 16 people, city officials said.

The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies