G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live

G7 leaders have gathered in France to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Middle East, and global economic relations. President Zelenskyy attended the summit, highlighting the recent Ukrainian strike on a Moscow refinery as a response to Russian aggression.
Why it matters
The summit serves as a critical forum for Western leaders to coordinate strategy regarding the Ukraine conflict and manage diplomatic relations with the US administration.
Leaders of Canada, European Union, France, Germany , Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are meeting in Évian-les-Bains in France for talks on Ukraine, the Middle East, and (waves arms) the world on fire.
The inclusion of phrases like 'world on fire' and the focus on concerns regarding Donald Trump's potential policy shifts reflect a perspective common in Western liberal media.
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