U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 conference in Canada during a period of heightened tensions between the U.S. and its allies, as well as between Iran and Isarel.

The G7 summit convenes in Canada to address escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as global economic uncertainty looms. Leaders aim to restore unity amidst tensions, with US President Trump's stance on Russia being a key issue.

The last time Canada hosted the meeting, US President Donald Trump torpedoed the gathering, calling his host 'dishonest & weak.'

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The Prime Minister said targeting Moscow with further action would 'undoubtedly' form part of talks at the international summit this week unless the Kremlin engages in peace talks.

India is also a leading member of BRICS -- a bloc of leading emerging economies that includes Russia and China. BRICS has growing economic clout and is increasingly seen as a G7 rival.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walks with his wife Charlotte to board a German Air Force aircraft, for the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, in Berlin, Germany,. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he hoped agreement could be reached on four points at an upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit in pursuit of a resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.