Key facts
- G7 leaders met in Évian-les-Bains, France, to discuss Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the summit.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to conclude the U.S. war against Iran.
- Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more responsible regarding Lebanon.
- French President Emmanuel Macron aimed to advocate for continued U.S. support for Ukraine.
- Leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE were expected to join discussions on Middle East stability.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations convened in Évian-les-Bains, France, to address pressing global issues including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in attendance at the summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to conclude the 3 1/2-month-old U.S. war against Iran, stating that this development allowed for a shift in focus towards the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump indicated he had productive discussions with both President Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
French President Macron aimed to advocate for continued U.S. support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia to facilitate peace negotiations. This comes as Russia has recently conducted significant attacks on Ukrainian cities. The summit agenda also included discussions on Middle East stability, with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates expected to participate.