Zelenskyy meets G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s

Hiroshima, 20/5: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with G7 leaders on a landmark visit to Hiroshima Saturday, securing long-sought access to US fighter jets and mounting a diplomatic offensive.

Zelenskyy’s surprise summit appearance is his furthest foray from Kyiv since Russia’s invasion began 15 months ago, and offers a chance to confer not only with allies but unaligned powers including India and Brazil.

 

His bold diplomatic gambit appeared to have paid off.