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'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war position
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump asserted his leadership at the G7 summit in France, where leaders collectively expressed support for Ukraine and imposed new sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine’s improved military position.
- Trump appeared to shift toward a tougher stance on Russia after discussions with Ukrainian President Zelensky, signaling potential increased US backing for Kyiv, though details on direct Trump-Zelensky talks and sanction waivers remain uncertain.
- The G7 welcomed a preliminary US-Iran peace deal signed by Trump, pledging cooperation on its implementation and efforts to diversify energy supplies to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
- France is leading G7 efforts to reduce Western reliance on China for critical minerals by proposing joint measures such as price supports and subsidies to bolster alternative supply chains and economic sovereignty.
- G7 leaders planned to address global economic imbalances, particularly China’s large trade surplus and competitive practices, alongside discussions on AI governance with tech industry leaders present.
