Foreign ministers from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies meeting in Canada this week presented a united front in a communiqué that glossed over their sharp differences. The group affirmed its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and committed to supporting the 'political aspirations' of Israelis and Palestinians. Despite tensions over Trump's tariffs and talk of annexing Canada, the ministers reached some consensus on Ukraine and Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself among allies in difficult circumstances, especially with his Canadian hosts. The group's final statement affirmed Ukraine's territorial integrity and right to exist, but was milder than previous statements.

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