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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region.

In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that&nbsp;he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.

"At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement.

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PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation.

In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South.&nbsp;

"It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said.

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He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit.

"I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added.

The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

<h2>Review of bilateral relations&nbsp;</h2>

PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. &nbsp;

India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country.&nbsp;

This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy. "At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement. At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit...During the discussions at the… pic.twitter.com/4g8dA6U0nP — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024 × PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation. In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South. "It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said. Also read: G7 Summit: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit. "I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added. The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Review of bilateral relations PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country. This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries. (With inputs from agencies)

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Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine&nbsp;using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12).

"We have an agreement," a presidency official said ahead of the&nbsp;G7 summit in Italy on Thursday (June 13) that will focus on backing Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.

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G7 leaders had aimed to agree on a deal to use the profits from the interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of frozen Russian central bank assets to help Kyiv, using the profits as collateral for a loan of up to $50 billion.

US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday during the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

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"There's a possibility that Russia might regain access to the frozen assets, or the income from those assets might not be enough to cover the loan. In that case, we'll need to discuss how to share the responsibility of repaying the loan,” the official said.

<h2>Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine</h2>

US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on Thursday to vow America's long-term support to the country.

"The agreement will assure our support will last long into the future, mostly in the defense and security space," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.

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"By signing this we'll also be sending Russia a signal of our resolve. If Putin thinks he can outlast the coalition supporting Ukraine, he's wrong," Sullivan said.

<h2>PM Modi heads to Italy for G7 Summit</h2>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Italy to attend G7 summit, which is likely to be dominated by Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire talks.

The summit will be held between June 13-15 at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia region, with leaders&nbsp;from seven member countries, US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France, as well as the European Union in attendance.

India, which has been invited to the G7 summit as an outreach country, has defence and maritime cooperation on its agenda, according to ambassador Vani Rao.

(With inputs from agencies)

Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12).

Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12). "We have an agreement," a presidency official said ahead of the G7 summit in Italy on Thursday (June 13) that will focus on backing Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. Also read: PM Modi to attend 50th G7 summit in Italy G7 leaders had aimed to agree on a deal to use the profits from the interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of frozen Russian central bank assets to help Kyiv, using the profits as collateral for a loan of up to $50 billion. US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday during the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy. Also read: What is G7? Why is it different this year? "There's a possibility that Russia might regain access to the frozen assets, or the income from those assets might not be enough to cover the loan. In that case, we'll need to discuss how to share the responsibility of repaying the loan,” the official said. Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on Thursday to vow America's long-term support to the country. "The agreement will assure our support will last long into the future, mostly in the defense and security space," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters. × "By signing this we'll also be sending Russia a signal of our resolve. If Putin thinks he can outlast the coalition supporting Ukraine, he's wrong," Sullivan said. PM Modi heads to Italy for G7 Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Italy to attend G7 summit, which is likely to be dominated by Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire talks. The summit will be held between June 13-15 at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia region, with leaders from seven member countries, US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France, as well as the European Union in attendance. India, which has been invited to the G7 summit as an outreach country, has defence and maritime cooperation on its agenda, according to ambassador Vani Rao. (With inputs from agencies)

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NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;

Additionally, Group of Seven (G7) countries’ foreign ministers also said that they are determined to bolster Ukraine’s air defences after Russia has ramped up strikes in recent weeks.&nbsp;

<h2>NATO allies pledge&nbsp;</h2>

“In addition to Patriots, there are other weapons that allies can provide, including (the French system) SAMP/T and many others, who do not have available systems, have pledged to provide financial support to purchase them for Ukraine,” the NATO chief told reporters in Brussels.

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This comes as Germany said that it would hand over one Patriot missile battery to Kyiv and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on other countries to follow suit.&nbsp;

Zelensky told a virtual meeting of NATO defence ministers that his country needs a "minimum" of&nbsp;seven Patriot air defence systems and said&nbsp;the alliance should decide "whether we indeed are allies".&nbsp;

"It is obvious that now, while Russia has air advantage and can rely on its drone and rocket terror, our capabilities on the ground, unfortunately, are limited," said the Ukrainian president.&nbsp;

<h2>G7 vows to bolster Ukraine air defence</h2>

The G7 will “bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities to save lives and protect critical infrastructure,” said the foreign ministers in a statement which came after a three-day meeting in the southern Italian island of Capri.&nbsp;

The statement also said that they would increase defence and security assistance for Kyiv and that they are “determined to continue to provide military, financial, political, humanitarian, economic, and development support to Ukraine and its people.”&nbsp;

The statement was also fiercely critical of the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has been going on for more than two years now. Ukraine has said that it is running out of weapons to shoot down Russian missiles and drones as Moscow has ramped up attacks on infrastructure in recent months.&nbsp;

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Kuleba, told reporters in Capri that the G7 had identified specific steps to help boost Ukraine’s air defence. However, he did not give any further details.&nbsp;

<h2>Lack of funds</h2>

Britain’s Foreign Minister David Cameron also urged G7 allies to be “creative” in using Russian assets, which have been frozen since the invasion in 2022, to help Ukraine.&nbsp;

Military aid to Ukraine has slowed down in recent months, with the war-torn country’s European partners running low on ammunition and the Republicans in the United States Congress blocking funding to Kyiv.&nbsp;

The statement also said that they will work to explore all avenues and options ahead of the G7 Apulia Summit in June to use Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine which is “consistent with our respective legal systems and international law”.&nbsp;

Amid the slowdown in funding the West is looking for ways to use profits from some $300 billion of sovereign Russian assets held in their countries to help Ukraine.

<h2>Russian airstrike in Dnipro</h2>

At least eight people, including two children, were killed after a Russian airstrike in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, on Friday, said the Ukrainian officials. Kuleba said a 14-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy had been killed during the attack.&nbsp;

Missiles rained down on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and the surrounding region in the early hours and a trail of destruction in its wake. According to regional officials, the strike damaged residential buildings, and the main train station and wounded at least 28 people.&nbsp;

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Russia has ramped up its long-range assaults across Ukraine prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for urgent supplies of air defences from the war-torn country’s allies in the West.&nbsp;

For the first time since the beginning of the invasion, Ukraine’s air force commander and military spy agency said they shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber that had fired missiles at Ukraine during the overnight attack.&nbsp;

Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 15 missiles, including two Kh-22 cruise missiles and 14 drones overnight. Governor Serhiy Lysak said that air defences in the Dnipropetrovsk region shot down 11 out of 16 missiles and nine out of 10 drones.&nbsp; 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies) 
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NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Additionally, Group of Seven (G7) countries’ foreign ministers also said that they are determined to bolster Ukraine’s air defences after Russia has ramped up strikes in recent weeks. NATO allies pledge “In addition to Patriots, there are other weapons that allies can provide, including (the French system) SAMP/T and many others, who do not have available systems, have pledged to provide financial support to purchase them for Ukraine,” the NATO chief told reporters in Brussels. WATCH | 'Ukraine could lose war', says CIA director This comes as Germany said that it would hand over one Patriot missile battery to Kyiv and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on other countries to follow suit. Zelensky told a virtual meeting of NATO defence ministers that his country needs a "minimum" of seven Patriot air defence systems and said the alliance should decide "whether we indeed are allies". "It is obvious that now, while Russia has air advantage and can rely on its drone and rocket terror, our capabilities on the ground, unfortunately, are limited," said the Ukrainian president. G7 vows to bolster Ukraine air defence The G7 will “bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities to save lives and protect critical infrastructure,” said the foreign ministers in a statement which came after a three-day meeting in the southern Italian island of Capri. The statement also said that they would increase defence and security assistance for Kyiv and that they are “determined to continue to provide military, financial, political, humanitarian, economic, and development support to Ukraine and its people.” The statement was also fiercely critical of the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has been going on for more than two years now. Ukraine has said that it is running out of weapons to shoot down Russian missiles and drones as Moscow has ramped up attacks on infrastructure in recent months. Also Read | Ukraine’s strike sends Russian bomber into tailspin Kuleba, told reporters in Capri that the G7 had identified specific steps to help boost Ukraine’s air defence. However, he did not give any further details. Lack of funds Britain’s Foreign Minister David Cameron also urged G7 allies to be “creative” in using Russian assets, which have been frozen since the invasion in 2022, to help Ukraine. Military aid to Ukraine has slowed down in recent months, with the war-torn country’s European partners running low on ammunition and the Republicans in the United States Congress blocking funding to Kyiv. The statement also said that they will work to explore all avenues and options ahead of the G7 Apulia Summit in June to use Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine which is “consistent with our respective legal systems and international law”. Amid the slowdown in funding the West is looking for ways to use profits from some $300 billion of sovereign Russian assets held in their countries to help Ukraine. Russian airstrike in Dnipro At least eight people, including two children, were killed after a Russian airstrike in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, on Friday, said the Ukrainian officials. Kuleba said a 14-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy had been killed during the attack. Missiles rained down on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and the surrounding region in the early hours and a trail of destruction in its wake. According to regional officials, the strike damaged residential buildings, and the main train station and wounded at least 28 people. Also Read | Over 25 injured in Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region Russia has ramped up its long-range assaults across Ukraine prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for urgent supplies of air defences from the war-torn country’s allies in the West. For the first time since the beginning of the invasion, Ukraine’s air force commander and military spy agency said they shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber that had fired missiles at Ukraine during the overnight attack. Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 15 missiles, including two Kh-22 cruise missiles and 14 drones overnight. Governor Serhiy Lysak said that air defences in the Dnipropetrovsk region shot down 11 out of 16 missiles and nine out of 10 drones. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday (March 15) issued a statement warning Iran against&nbsp;transfering ballistic missiles to Russia for its offensive against Ukraine or else face new sanctions.

This&nbsp;could include a ban on Iran Air flights to Europe, said a senior US official on Friday (March 15).

"Were Iran to proceed with providing ballistic missiles or related technology to Russia, we are prepared to respond swiftly and in a coordinated manner including with new and significant measures against Iran," the G7 leaders said in a statement.

"We are extremely concerned about reports that Iran is considering transferring ballistic missiles and related technology," the statement further read.

"We call on Iran not to do so, as it would add to regional destabilization and represent a substantive material escalation in its support for Russia's war in Ukraine," the G7 said, adding that Tehran had already provided Russia with drones that it had used against civilians.

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<h2>US issues warning</h2>

The United States also warned the Islamic Republic not to proceed with the transfer of missiles.

As per the news agency Reuters, the US&nbsp;official said that one of the options under consideration "would have the effect of ending flights from Iran Air, its flagship state-owned carrier, into Europe - the point being, this is not business as usual."&nbsp;

The official, as per news agency Reuters, said that while the United States could not confirm reports of the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia, it was clear that Tehran did make efforts to advance negotiations with Moscow on the ballistic projectiles.

The restrictions imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Iran's export of some missiles, drones and other technologies expired in the month of October last year.

However, the EU and US retained sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program amid concerns over exports of weapons to its proxies in the Middle East and to Russia.

The United States has claimed that Iran has already provided Russia with drones, guided aerial bombs and artillery ammunition that has been used by Moscow in its offensive against Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday (March 15) issued a statement warning Iran against transfering ballistic missiles to Russia for its offensive against Ukraine or else face new sanctions.

The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday (March 15) issued a statement warning Iran against transfering ballistic missiles to Russia for its offensive against Ukraine or else face new sanctions. This could include a ban on Iran Air flights to Europe, said a senior US official on Friday (March 15). "Were Iran to proceed with providing ballistic missiles or related technology to Russia, we are prepared to respond swiftly and in a coordinated manner including with new and significant measures against Iran," the G7 leaders said in a statement. "We are extremely concerned about reports that Iran is considering transferring ballistic missiles and related technology," the statement further read. "We call on Iran not to do so, as it would add to regional destabilization and represent a substantive material escalation in its support for Russia's war in Ukraine," the G7 said, adding that Tehran had already provided Russia with drones that it had used against civilians. Also read: 14 killed in Russian missile strike on Odesha, 1 dead in Ukraine shelling US issues warning The United States also warned the Islamic Republic not to proceed with the transfer of missiles. As per the news agency Reuters, the US official said that one of the options under consideration "would have the effect of ending flights from Iran Air, its flagship state-owned carrier, into Europe - the point being, this is not business as usual." The official, as per news agency Reuters, said that while the United States could not confirm reports of the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia, it was clear that Tehran did make efforts to advance negotiations with Moscow on the ballistic projectiles. The restrictions imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Iran's export of some missiles, drones and other technologies expired in the month of October last year. However, the EU and US retained sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program amid concerns over exports of weapons to its proxies in the Middle East and to Russia. The United States has claimed that Iran has already provided Russia with drones, guided aerial bombs and artillery ammunition that has been used by Moscow in its offensive against Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

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