Key facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G7 summit.
- The summit is scheduled for June 15-17 in Evian-les-Bains, France.
- Macron emphasized the importance of Zelensky's attendance for rebuilding G7 consensus on Ukraine support.
- Leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE will attend a separate session on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Key agenda items include support for Ukraine, peace negotiations with Russia, and the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit, scheduled to take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17. Macron stated on June 10 that Zelensky's participation is "very important" for rebuilding consensus among G7 leaders regarding support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. The summit's agenda includes support for Ukraine, peace negotiations with Russia, and the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Macron also announced that leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates would be invited to a separate session focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Zelensky's attendance coincides with Ukraine reporting battlefield gains and increased Russian missile attacks, while also seeking to revive stalled peace talks with Moscow.