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thank you and thanks to every american heart. >> you are watching the context on bbc news. we are live at the g7 summit, currently underway in italy. ukrainian president zelenskyy responding to what he calls a truly historic day. he has been speaking as u.s. and ukraine signed a deal, a deal of long-term support for you great in its war with russia. also there, of course u.s. president joe biden. it looks like they will take questions from the assembled media, so let's listen in. >> thanks, mr. president. about two weeks ago, you changed course to allow ukraine to fire u.s. weapons into russia. given the reported successes, would you consider further expanding the parameters on u.s. weapons into russia, despite your concerns about further exultation? and on the news from home, you through something so many

american families go through, the intersection of addiction and the justice system. do you believe the justice department operated independently of politics? pres. biden: let me answer your question. with regard to the first question, it is clear that the near broadening, just across the line of the border with russia and ukraine, that it makes a lot of sense for ukraine to be able to take out, combat what is coming across the border. in terms of long-range weapons, longer-range weapons into the interior of russia, we have not changed our position on that. with regard to the question regarding the family, i'm extremely proud of my son hunter. he has overcome an addiction. he is one of the brightest, most

decent men i know, and i am satisfied that i'm not going to do anything. i said i would abide by the jury's cision. i will do that, and i will not pardon him. >> president zelenskyy, a number of leaders here in italy, including president biden, are facing upcoming eltion challenges. how will the security agreement signed tonight, and other promises of support, continue if they are not in office, and what is your contingency plan if they don't? pres. zelenskyy: can i answer in ukrainian language? thank you so much. [speaking ukrainian] translator: first and foremost, i want to thank the people of the nation of the united states. the countries in europe and other continents, the unjust war

fresh against the people of ukraine, they have been killing people, the homes and territory come all of that is very important. but this is about the lives of people, you understand, and this war was unjust since the very beginning, the war against evil. his name is putin, the war against people of ukraine, and he has killed so many people. to say that it is not he, if there was a military prevention, is just an insult of his, and he is playing this instrument, and therefore it is important for us. at the very beginni, we were supported by people, by a nation, because we share common values. recently want to live, and the

people understood what will happen if such people attacks them, and therefore we were supported by president biden and other leaders, who, since the very beginning of the invasion, putin's invasion, they, based on their values, they were, based on the voice of their people, and it is impossible without people. and i am sure that this nation chooses leaders and presidents, and it seems to me that, no matter whom the nation chooses, first and foremost, it seems to me that everything depends on the unity within this or that state. and if the people are with us, any leader will be with us in the struggle for freedom. pres. biden: can you call on a ukrainian reporter? pres. zelenskyy: yes, with

pleasure. thank you so much. >> yes, please. today in the g7 meeting, the discussion on developing ukraine air defense system based on the most advanced western complexes and on long-range abilities. my question is, can you supply any details on our allies part in it? thank you. pres. biden: i would be happy to respond to that. we have acquired commitments from five countries so far for patriot batteries and other air defense systems, as well as we let ite known to those countries that are expecting from us air defense systems in the future, that they are going to have to wait. everything we have is going to go to ukraine until their needs are met, and then we will make good on the commitments we made to other countries. pres. zelenskyy: i think

president biden already answered your question, really, he knows, and all of the other partners have been ordered, urgently we need assistance. yes to save our cities, not all of them, it is a pity, but urgently seven. and we discussed the possibility of having five of them, it is true, but the partners work on . it does not mean that tomorrow we will have these five systems, but we see them in the closest trick, good results for ukraine. pres. biden: you will have some relatively quickly. american reporter, josh wise grove, bloomberg. josh: thanks, mr. president. i have a question for president zelenskyy, and if you don't mind, i would like to ask you the discussion on gaza, you asked about the demonstration,

can you give us your assessment of hamas' response, and you believe they are trying to work towards a deal, or is this response working against the deal? and what is your message allies, including those at the g7, about what more, if anything, the u.s. can do to drive toward a future. thank you. pres. biden: i wish you guys would play by the rules. i'm here to talk about a critical situation in ukraine, and you asked me another subject. i would be happy to answer in detail later, but the bottom line is we've made an agreement, i've laid out an approach that has been endorsed by the un security council, by the g7, by th israelis, and the biggest hang up so far is hamas refusing to sign on, even though they have submitted something similar. whether or not it will come to fruition remains to be seen. will continue to push.

i don't have a final answer for you. josh: and, to president biden's point, a question about the discussion, president zelenskyy, 50 billion dollars today, you've got the supplemental, of course, from the u.s. congress recently. can you give us an assessment of the situation on the battlefield right now? and what has been given now, how long will this get you, in terms of either stopping the russian advance or making headway? and how long will it last you if in the future leaders or current leaders are unable to reach consensus on further aid packages? and president biden, i would welcome your comments on the supplemental, thank you. pres. zelenskyy: [speaking ukrainian] translator: thank you for your

question. indeed, we were expecting the fundamental package of the support was in the congress of the united states america, and truly it was -- it is important, and we are grateful that, in the very end, we have this supplement, and this will ensure strengthen our warriors. yes, this has given the opportunity to the enemy, within this clause, to try to occupy kharkiv, but that attempt was stopped by our warriors. they were rebelled, the enemy was repelled, and it seems to me that that is the most important thing. >> we are going to come away from the event in italy at the g7 summit. president zelenskyy of ukraine describing it as a truly historic day. he has called that security deal that has been signed with united states "the strongest agreement

since independence." president biden of course also there, saying this shows president putin of russia that we are not backing down. he said steps taken by the g7 will create a stronger foundation for ukraine's success. crucially, too, as well, talking about major commitments to implement reforms from ukraine, in ukraine, that will be in line with exception to the eu and nato, a significant ambition there of president zelenskyy. they have been talking as the u.s. pledges long-term support for ukraine. there's continue coverage over on the bbc news life page. all of the data and lines coming out of that press conference. two important declarations made by the g7. rememb that the group of france, germany, italy, japan, the u.k., the u.s., and canada. the u.s. signing that separate 10-your security deal for

ukraine, but at the same time, it g7, signing a deal to back a $50 billion loan for ukraine. now that, controversially, will be funded by the interest that is being generated on seized russian assets. it has been controversial. some within that group not keen to use it in that way, but full details on what exactly has going on as president zelenskyy held in historic 10-year security agreement between the u.s. and ukraine. some seeing this as president biden managing to secure the long-term commitment of the u.s., ahead of what could be very difficult elections i november. we know president trump has previously been rather cool on support for ukraine. he describes his ability, he said, to force through a piece deal between russia and ukraine in 24 hours, so some seeing this as president biden manages to secure a long-term agreement for

ukraine before what can be a very difficult election in november. so full coverage as you can see on the bbc news live page. now, away from events in italy, at the g7, i want to focus, too, here in the u.k., where election campaign -- campaigning is well underway kid we see conservatives, the liberal democrats, and green party. today, we've had two more, a manifesto that demands fair funding for whales and more control over its natural resources. that it was the return of the labour party. with his sleeves rolled up, party leader sir keir starmer says wealth creation is the number one priority if they win majority on july 4. the manifesto contain policies that were previously announced, 40,000 more nhs appointments every week. they say they will recruit 6500

new teachers, and they will also launch a new border security commands, design to tackle small boat gangs. he also promised not to raise personal taxes. we will look at some of the numbers for you in just a moment, as to whether they really add up. first, chris mason is live. chris: the past and present and future, a good start for the manifesto. keir starmer was here at the head of the cooperative almost 18 months ago to start checking out his vision for government, and this will be no surprise today, he was back again. sir keir: wealth creation is a number one priority. growth is our core business, the only route for improving the prosperity of our country and living standards. chris: not everyone in your was convinced.

it was an early departure for her, as sir keir responded. the labor leader said his own of bringing said he understood the reality of many families lives. sir keir: i know what it is like to bring your mates home because the carpets are so bare and the windows cracked. i was actually responsible for that, because i threw the football. [laughter] chris: and he emphasized his promise on tax. sir keir: we will not raise income tax, we will not raise natural -- national insurance, that is a manifesto commitment. [applause] chris: but what about other taxes, i thought? i will ask him about that later. sir keir: and another thing, because there may be some people here today who say, where is the supply? where is the rabbit out of the hat? to which i say, if you want

politics -- chris: that a joke at nigel farage's expense paid this was keir starmer's conclusion. sir keir: i invite you to join our vision, turn the page, and rebud the country. thank you so much. chris: let's see who we can grab for words. what happens if growth does not happen? >> i reject this idea that we cannot be any better than we are today? no votes have been cast yet. we are certainly not complacent. we are fighting for every single vote. chris: is this to excite people? there?e there's nothing new, is >> this is a service program to deliver change this country needs. chris: are you going to win? >> a single vote has not been cast. we are fighting hard for every vote. we take nothing for granted. chris: you nailed that script, haven't you, just like that?

[laughter] plenty here have a message to deliver, by hand and by bus. next outcome accrue in cheshire, and that question i want to -- next, crew in cheshire, and i want to put that question to keir starmer. what about capital gains tax, what about other tax? sir keir: what we have they manifesto full of hope and change for the future. so the plans that are manifesto set out, none of whom required tax rises over and above the specific ones we have set out well in advance actually of the manifesto. chris: what is the plan come in the opening weeks, in the opening months, if you get the chancellor? sir keir: in the opening months, taking nothing for granted. we will start the work on 40,000 appointments, the local weighted list. we will start out the work on great british energy, setting a broader security commands, starting to recruit 6500 teachers we need, starting to

recruit 13,000 neighborhood police. that will become of the day after the election. chris: there is still, though, plenty of road to trundle over in this campaign. holy day is three weeks today. chris mason, bbc news, at the stadium in crew. >> let's break down everything we heard in a manifesto launch, let's speak to our guests. evening to you both. there's a lot to get through. the first thing that struck me about this launch is everywhere you look, it was keir starmer, not about the labour party, was it? his face is on the cover. he talked about his plan for a change made is not labor's plan, it is his plan. >> yes, it was almost quite presidential. if you look at a manifesto, they managed to get the time with

keir starmer meetings lindsay at that infamous d-day event that rishi sunak missed, and they are trying to project him through the prism of keir starmer, which is interesting, because he is holding more popularly than rishi sunak at the moment, but if you compare him to tony blair, you know, they have said they were not sure of him as a leader, but this is our best full balder. >> joe, that is -- footballer. >> joe, that is the dividing line, isn't it? that slogan, change them is what keir starmer is putting a lot of faith income in stark contrast to what rishi sunak is a big of a witches, stick with the plan. joe: yes, that is actly right, about stability, caution even. today's manifesto launch was about not scaring the horses and the manifesto demonstrated just how labour is extremely

pro-horse, and there's nothing anybody needs to be worried about. that is the message they were trying to get across. katy is correct that keir starmer's ratings are not where tony blair's work, but they are closer to a gordon brown or a david cann, and they are considerably better than rishi sunak's. and last surveys, we had keir starmer on a net rating of plus 12, that means 12% more people think he's doing a good job in a bad job. compare that to rishi sunak's score of 93, edited the sizes of the gap between the two leaders. >> let's talk about the content, because even in his own words, he said there's no rabbit were out of the hat, no big surprises. it is that we heard before, but wealth creation is a word we've heard a lot about, and they certainly said the way to get out of this is by growing the economy. easier said than done, though,

katy. katy: definitely easier said than done. it is interesting, car server -- keir starmer talk about wealth creation, trying to distance himself from some labour leaders of the past, and at times, almost had to trust back, not saying that they are unfunded tax cuts, but by what is best in the house and grow, keir starmer was effectively saying no, we do not need to talk about tax rises over standing cuts and all these things, we need to move the fork focus, put our minds to it, planning reform, and we will get there. but it does beg the question, what happens if they don't get there? because the manifesto, i think, is probably as notable for what i did not say as what it did, because yes, it did say no tax rises when it comes to working people, when it comes to income

tax, national insurance, but there is clearly space them if they need to, to potentially raise, for example, capital gains tax, some other taxes. this is not what they will undo immediately, but if the growth does not come, then they will probably have to resort to that work spending cuts, which the labour party will find more unpalatable. >> joe, we know how important that is, making these promises about also being able to pay for them. but, katy, on what we did not hear, what was not that many people expected to hear, perhaps? katy: i think a few things. in terms of future plans on spending, the biggest surprise is, i honestly think there was no number in terms of reducing net migration, and there was not too much detail in university funding and creating tuition fees and what happens in some of

the big russians. those are some -- big questions. thoswere some of the more naughty issues, finding solutions but not the way to go about it. and i think there was some opaqueness on things like cap and spend, you currently hear, "oh, it is not in our plan to raise taxes," but to have the mandate, and for keir starmer and rachel reeves to say, we've looked at the books, things are even worse, we have to take extra steps, we are not technically breaking our conference. -- promise. >> joe, talk about where they are getting some money than to find those promises. other things that will go up, though, a crackdown on tax avoidance, v.a.t. on public schools, is that enough to pay for it, though? joe: that is the question, and

katy has explained that very well, the difficulty that labour faces if they were to get in. but saying all this in a manifesto is on thing, but having that on the detail is really important. this manifesto is about sending messages, reinforcing positive narrative that the labour party has a round like economic management. and when you ask people, what should be the priority of government when it comes to the economy? growth and reducing inflation are what come top far higher than spending more on public services or cutting taxes. so it is brought in line with what the public wants and eat of these individual policies is likely to -- onwants, and each of these individual policies is likely to play on it. it is easy to have something that plays well in a manifesto when you're not a government. the creek restaurant -- the key

question is, can they deliver, and without delivery be felt by the british people? 80% of british people, for instance, belief summer form of the nhs is necessary, but the specific form is ultimately what people disagree on, and ultimately, people want their local hospital to be better. same with schools, same with lots of different areas, and that is difficult, because at the moment, fewer tha 1/4 of people expect the economic situation in this country or indeed their own economic situation to improve. if that carries on for long time into the new labour government, that could be really difficult for them to deal with. >> katy, a final word for you, viewers can see what is happening on screen, that is the g7 summit in italy underway, a posh dinner about to unfold. people can keep an eye on that, richey just arriving in italy.

-- rishi sunak just arriving in italy. katy, logic there manifesto, they want some cash back from hs 2, how does that work? katy: yeah. we talk about the hs2 project being canceled, but it is interesting. if you look at the contrast, what they are trying to do, i think that labour, in a way of being more fiscally conservative, there's wasted money. there's lots of different manifestoes. the goal of labour today was to not rock the boat, and i think they are probably fairly happy about that. >> really good to talk to you both. explain to do, trying to get a sense of what both parties stand for. katy balls, joe twyman, thanks to you both.

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