[앵커]
The G7 leaders from the world’s seven major countries meet today in Germany.
It is noteworthy whether the West can maintain a united rank in the Ukraine war and come up with a plan to overcome the global economic crisis caused by the aftermath.
Reporter Kim Eung-gun on the sidewalk.
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Around Elmau Castle in the southern German state of Bavaria, where the G7 summit will be held, the borders are getting tighter as the meeting approaches.
Protests calling for a response to climate change, which are getting worse day by day, continue.
[리자 문츠 / G7 항의 시위대 : 환경은 더욱 악화하고 기후는 한계에 이르렀습니다. 이런 상황이 계속되면서 우리를 스스로 파괴하고 있습니다.]
The biggest agenda for this G7 summit is also how to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,
The leaders are said to announce a united response and announce new measures to increase pressure on Russia, along with economic and arms aid to Ukraine.
[올라프 숄츠 / 독일 총리 : 우리가 산을 옮길 수는 없지만 중대한 결정을 하고 모두에게 유익한 일을 준비할 수 있습니다.]
Worldwide inflation and economic stagnation in the aftermath of the war will be addressed.
In particular, measures to solve the global food crisis caused by the suspension of grain exports to Ukraine are expected to be discussed intensively.
[토니 블링컨 / 미국 국무장관 : 우크라이나와 러시아에서 원하는 만큼 곡물과 식량을 구할 수 없지만, 많은 나라를 도울 방법을 찾고 있습니다.]
Earlier, China and Russia held a BRICS summit in five emerging economies, criticizing the US sanctions against Russia and showing off their strength, so countermeasures are expected to be addressed.
The G7 leaders will also attend the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain, to continue the follow-up discussion on the Ukraine war.
Ukrainian President Zelensky will address both meetings via video.
This is YTN Kim Eung-gun.
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