Deutsche Welle6/16/2026World10 min read

G7 Summit: Leaders Push for Ukraine Peace Talks, Trump's Role Key

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At the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, leaders are focusing on pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
European nations are seeking to align with US President Donald Trump on increased support for Kyiv, while also discussing a framework peace deal with Iran.

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Leaders from the G7 nations are meeting in France to discuss global challenges, with a focus on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. European leaders are attempting to coordinate their approach to US President Donald Trump regarding these conflicts.

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Published 06/15/2026Published June 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he has a "good" meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit, as European leaders look to add pressure on Russia. DW has the latest.

https://p.dw.com/p/5FQ6p

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What you need to know

Leaders from the world's top seven industrialized nations (G7) meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France, are holding their first full day of talks

The agenda is expected to be dominated by the wars in Iran and Ukraine

The summit will see member states attempt to navigate relations with US President Donald Trump, who has variously criticized them for taking advantage of the US on trade and being unwilling to help the US war effort in Iran

Host Emmanuel Macron has also invited leaders from Egypt, Qatar, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates to attend the session

Read below for the latest headlines, videos and analyses on the G7 summit from Tuesday, June 16 and Monday, June 15.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

G7 leaders will agree on a joint strategy to increase pressure on Russia.
Likely · Within days
US will reimpose sanctions on Russian oil.
Likely · Within weeks