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G7 leaders meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in France to address the ongoing war and related geopolitical issues.
On Tuesday, the leaders of the Group of Seven are scheduled to hold discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the Evian Summit in France, focusing on the conflict that has persisted for over four years.
Zelenskiy will take part in a dedicated morning session centered on the Ukrainian situation. This will be followed by a separate session concerning the Middle East, attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the European leaders, who aim to persuade former U.S. President Donald Trump to exert pressure on Moscow to accept a peace agreement under Kyiv's terms, avoiding concessions from the Ukrainian side.
On Monday, Zelenskiy called on the G7 leaders to deliver a "decisive and tangible" response to the recent wave of Russian strikes that caused casualties and ignited a fire at a prominent cathedral in Kyiv. He also revealed that he had proposed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit, but Moscow is "not ready" for such a meeting.
Trump referenced two phone calls he held with Zelenskiy and Putin, stating that "both are open" and that "maybe we can do something," though he did not provide further details.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will supply Ukraine with enriched uranium to operate its nuclear facilities and impose new sanctions on Russia. He described the Russian attacks on Ukraine as "brutal" and emphasized Britain's intention to "strangle the resources funding Putin’s war and support Ukraine through the coming winters."
Analysts observe that recent battlefield successes favor Ukraine and urge continued Western support for Kyiv.
Washington’s allies will seek clarity on Trump’s position regarding the Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, which he said would result in the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Friday. However, the U.S. President expressed reservations about a British-French proposal to launch a military mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait, considering that the region does not require "much help."
The summit spans three days and includes the participation of various world leaders as France attempts to broaden the Group of Seven beyond its original members. Notable attendees include Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
