Deutsche Welle6/16/2026World9 min read

G7 Summit: Ukraine war, Iran peace talks dominate French talks

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G7 leaders met in France to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and a peace process with Iran.
Discussions focused on increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions and providing air defense to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump also threatened Iran with severe consequences if it pursued nuclear weapons.

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Leaders from the world's top seven industrialized nations (G7) are meeting in France to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and a peace process with Iran. US President Donald Trump's stance on trade and aid has been a point of contention.

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Published 06/15/2026Published June 15, 2026

The heads of the world's richest nations are gathering in France this week. Russia's war on Ukraine, along with the peace process with Iran, will be top topics. DW has the latest.

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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 additional sanctions against Russia's oil and gas sectors.
Likely · Within days
US President Trump will express skepticism towards European peace proposals for Ukraine.
Likely · Within days