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America's flirtation with default distracts talks in Hiroshima.

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First up, Japan.

And the meeting there of leaders from the world's wealthiest democracies.

At the top of the agenda is Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky arrived today to attend the summit in person.

That just as President Biden and other leaders open the door to providing fighter jets to Ukraine.

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