G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live
Summary
Leaders from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in France for talks focused mainly on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the meeting, which aimed to maintain cooperation among the G7 countries, especially with U.S. President Donald Trump, amidst rising tensions and recent military actions.Key Facts
- The G7 summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, France, with leaders discussing Ukraine, the Middle East, and other global issues.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended the talks and reported a recent Ukrainian strike on a Moscow oil refinery.
- Zelenskyy called for efforts to force Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
- President Donald Trump’s position is a focus, with other leaders working to keep the U.S. aligned with their policies on Russia.
- The start of the official meeting was delayed due to the late arrival of Presidents Macron, Trump, and Zelenskyy.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and others waited with other leaders during the delay.
- The summit includes discussions about relations with growing economies beyond the main G7 countries.
- The leaders planned bilateral meetings and a formal dinner following the main talks.
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