G7 leaders to meet Zelensky as Trump signals possible Ukraine breakthrough
G7 leaders are holding closed-door talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Russia may be open to negotiations. The summit covers Ukraine and the Middle East, while the EU pushes for more budget support for Kyiv. Zelensky and Trump met face-to-face for the first time in months. French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Zelensky with a hug upon arrival.
What changed
Trump’s stated optimism about Russia’s potential willingness to negotiate marks a new public signal, while Zelensky’s arrival in France and Macron’s welcoming gesture add fresh context to the summit’s tone.
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G7 meets Zelensky as Trump signals Ukraine peace shift amid stalled talks
confidence 95%G7 leaders are holding closed-door talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Russia may be open to negotiations. The summit covers Ukraine and the Middle East, while the EU pushes for more budget support for Kyiv. Zelensky and Trump met face-to-face for the first time in months. French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Zelensky with a hug upon arrival.
What's confirmed:
- G7 leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Evian, France, behind closed doors to discuss the war in Ukraine.
- U.S. President Donald Trump is attending the G7 summit in Evian after traveling from a White House mixed-martial-arts event.
- French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Zelensky with a hug upon his arrival at the Hotel Royal in Evian.
- Trump has suggested Russia may be open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in stalled peace efforts.
- The summit agenda includes discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East, with Zelensky urging G7 leaders to respond to recent Russian strikes with pressure rather than concessions.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russia may be privately signaling openness to negotiations, though no formal proposals or confirmation from Moscow have been reported.
- The EU is expected to push for increased budget support for Ukraine, though no specific figures or agreements have been announced.
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G7 leaders meet Zelensky as Trump signals potential Ukraine breakthrough
confidence 92%G7 leaders are holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Russia may be open to negotiations to end the war. The summit focuses on Ukraine and the Middle East, amid stalled peace efforts. Zelensky and Trump held their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four months. The EU is expected to push for increased budget support for Ukraine.
What's confirmed:
- G7 leaders are meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France to discuss the war in Ukraine and regional security.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that 'Russia should make a deal' to end its four-year war in Ukraine, signaling a possible breakthrough in stalled negotiations.
- Zelensky and Trump held a behind-the-scenes meeting at the G7 summit, marking their first face-to-face encounter in nearly four months.
- The G7 summit agenda prioritizes Ukraine and Iran, with leaders aiming to align on support for Kyiv amid ongoing conflict.
- The EU will urge G7 members to increase budgetary support for Ukraine during the summit.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump suggested the U.S. could 'do something' to advance peace talks, though specifics remain unclear.
- Diplomatic activity between Washington and Moscow has reportedly intensified, though no formal agreements have been announced.