Zelensky holds post-G7 call with Trump and Macron, says it 'could make a big difference'
Donald Trump stated that President Zelensky is "holding his own" against Russia. Trump praised Ukrainian fighters and showed interest in Russian oil sanctions. These comments follow talks regarding missile licenses.
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Trump has expressed support for Zelensky's performance in the war after the summit.
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Trump Backs Zelensky Following G7 Summit Talks
confidence 90%Donald Trump stated that President Zelensky is "holding his own" against Russia. Trump praised Ukrainian fighters and showed interest in Russian oil sanctions. These comments follow talks regarding missile licenses.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump said Zelensky is "holding his own" in the war against Russia.
- Trump described Zelensky as doing "pretty well".
Still unconfirmed:
- The EU Commission rejected a request to publish details of a secret group chat involving Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer.
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Zelensky reports diplomacy crisis as G7 fails to issue joint Ukraine statement
confidence 80%President Volodymyr Zelensky left the G7 summit with new aid from Canada but no joint statement of support from member nations. Donald Trump departed the summit early to handle the Israel-Iran conflict. Putin has stated Moscow is ready for peace talks based on terms previously agreed in Istanbul.
What's confirmed:
- Canada provided new aid for Ukraine's war against Russia during the G7 summit.
- The G7 summit took place from June 15 to 17, 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Putin is ready to end the war on terms agreed in Istanbul.
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Zelensky Coordinates Next Steps in Call With Trump and Macron
confidence 100%President Volodymyr Zelensky held a trilateral phone call with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron after the G7 summit. The leaders discussed coordinating next steps following the event. Zelensky previously said the conversation could change a great deal.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky held a trilateral phone call with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron.
- The call took place following the G7 summit to coordinate next steps.
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Zelensky holds post-G7 call with Trump and Macron
confidence 95%President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron following the G7 summit. Zelensky stated the call focused on diplomatic peace prospects, cooperation with allies, and strengthening Kyiv's position. He noted the conversation "could make a big difference" or "could change a great deal."
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron after the G7 summit.
- Zelensky said the call focused on cooperation with allies, strengthening Kyiv's position, and diplomatic prospects for peace.
- Zelensky expressed gratitude to President Trump for his attention to Ukraine.
- Macron and Zelensky were recorded on a hot mic discussing how to handle Trump at the G7 meeting.
- Trump and Zelensky had a face-to-face meeting at the G7 summit.
Still unconfirmed:
- Macron told Zelensky he had a "difficult" meeting with Trump.
- The meeting between Trump and Zelensky was the first face-to-face encounter between them in nearly four months.