Italy will chair the G7, which also groups the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France and Canada, throughout 2024 and will host a summit in June.
However, the source said G7 leaders were determined to show they remained fully committed to Kyiv and could not risk showing signs of weakness two years after Russia invaded its neighbour.
"We must change the narrative on Ukraine," the source said, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin had lost significant financial, military and diplomatic clout since the invasion.
Italy is planning to stage 20 ministerial meetings during its G7 presidency, kicking off with a three-day gathering from March 13-15 on industry, technology and digitalisation, which will put a spotlight on the fast-paced AI revolution.
Rome will also propose creating a steering committee to ensure greater G7 coordination on AI.
Persons:
Crispian Balmer, Angelo Amante ROME, Vladimir Putin, Giorgia Meloni, Angelo Amante, Nick Macfie
Organizations:
Artificial Intelligence, Kyiv, Italy's
Locations:
Italy, Russia, Ukraine, United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Canada, Africa, China, Washington, Brussels, Kyiv, Puglia, Rome, Beijing