Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia ‘war machine’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised for a first post-invasion trip to the Asia-Pacific, meeting allies at a G7 summit in Hiroshima as the bloc hit Russia’s “war machine” with further sanctions. The previously unannounced visit was revealed by officials Friday — a rare long-haul foray for the war-time president and an opportunity to huddle with leaders of seven wealthy democracies that bankroll his country’s stoic defence. The visit comes at a potentially pivotal time in the 15-month-old conflict, as Ukranian troops push back against Russian gains at Bakhmut and ready a long-awaited spring offensive. Top Zelensky security aide Oleksii…