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G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskyy meeting
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump expressed optimism about peace between Russia and Ukraine following a positive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in France, urging Russia to make a deal to end the conflict.
- Zelenskyy and European leaders highlighted Ukraine's improved battlefield position and discussed additional sanctions targeting Russia’s oil exports, banking sector, and military production to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
- While Trump showed willingness to help end the war, he remained noncommittal on imposing further U.S. sanctions on Russia, though European leaders welcomed his cooperative tone and optimism.
- The G7 also focused on providing Ukraine with more air defense capabilities amid increased Russian strikes and addressed the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal with Iran.
- European leaders expressed concerns about the interim Iran deal potentially entrenching Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs, emphasizing the need for a solid and serious final agreement in the upcoming negotiations.
