G7 summit has seen surprising progress but the alliance is in peril like never before

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They came battered and worn by battles back home for a few days by the sea, seeking sanctuary and solace in a wellness resort turned summit venue. The G7 leaders will leave fortified by some surprisingly robust diplomatic progress but potentially terminal doubts remain for the alliance. They have sent Russia a clear message. They may individually be on borrowed time as leaders but the West has Ukraine's back for as long as it takes. And China's been on the sharp end of some particularly proactive diplomacy too. Two signature deals will send billions more aid to Ukraine. The allies...