G7 Summit Live Updates: Trump to Discuss Ukraine and Middle East With Group's Leaders
President Trump arrived in Evian for the G7 summit today, where discussions centered on the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework and Ukraine’s war with Russia. European leaders pressed Trump on Iran risks and called for a reassessment of Ukraine aid. Arab leaders joined talks as the Middle East crisis took priority alongside Ukraine. Trump dismissed concerns over prolonging the Ukraine conflict while emphasizing the Iran deal’s success.
What changed
New details confirm Trump’s direct engagement with Zelenskyy and Arab leaders, while European allies push back on U.S. policy shifts on Ukraine and Iran.
Live updates
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Trump at G7: Ukraine, Iran Deal Dominate Day 1 as Leaders Clash on Strategy
confidence 92%President Trump arrived in Evian for the G7 summit today, where discussions centered on the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework and Ukraine’s war with Russia. European leaders pressed Trump on Iran risks and called for a reassessment of Ukraine aid. Arab leaders joined talks as the Middle East crisis took priority alongside Ukraine. Trump dismissed concerns over prolonging the Ukraine conflict while emphasizing the Iran deal’s success.
What's confirmed:
- Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Arab leaders at the G7 summit in Evian, France, following a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Ukraine and the Iran ceasefire framework are the top agenda items, with European leaders testing Trump on perceived risks to the Iran deal and urging a reevaluation of support for Kyiv.
- Trump stated Iran is 'finished' as a military threat and shifted focus to Ukraine, signaling a potential reduction in Western aid commitments to the country.
- The summit’s first full day included divisions among allies, with Trump’s remarks highlighting tensions over Ukraine strategy despite a lighter mood following the Iran deal.
- Arab leaders have joined G7 talks, broadening discussions to include Middle East stability alongside Ukraine and Iran.
Still unconfirmed:
- European officials privately warn the U.S.-Iran deal lacks enforceable mechanisms to prevent future conflicts.
- Trump may propose a phased withdrawal of Western military advisors from Ukraine as part of a broader peace initiative.
- Zelenskyy is reportedly pushing for emergency G7 aid packages to counter Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.