G7 summit live updates: Trump meets with other leaders about Ukraine, Iran wars
Key Points:
- The G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains includes discussions with partner countries Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, South Korea, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank, focusing on international solidarity and conflict resolution, notably Ukraine and Iran.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to end the U.S. war with Iran, centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, but faces skepticism from Capitol Hill Republicans who demand more details and briefings before the agreement's ceremonial signing in Switzerland.
- G7 leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed unanimous support for Ukraine, agreeing to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions and enhanced military aid, including air defense capabilities like Patriot missiles.
- Britain and the European Union scheduled a summit for July 22 in Brussels to rebuild relations amid uncertainty over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, while Britain announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” involved in evading Western sanctions.
- The summit featured diplomatic exchanges including Trump’s bilateral talks with leaders from Qatar and the UAE, discussions on Middle East stability following the Iran ceasefire, and symbolic gestures such as personalized bicycles for G7 leaders and a soccer jersey gifted to Trump by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.