G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
G7 leaders are meeting in France to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and stability in the Middle East. The summit follows recent diplomatic efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Why it matters
The G7 summit serves as a critical forum for coordinating Western policy on major geopolitical conflicts that impact global security and energy markets.
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised nations face a packed agenda on their first full day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), including challenging discussions on ending Russia s war in Ukraine and addressing the West Asia crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance at the invitation of host France.
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