Trump news at a glance: G7 leaders wrestle Ukraine back on to president’s agenda
Key Points:
- At the G7 summit, Donald Trump reiterated his view that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia stems from deep animosity between their leaders, making a settlement difficult.
- Trump expressed willingness to help broker a deal, stating that Moscow "should make a deal," and highlighted the significant casualties on both sides.
- He spoke with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin before the summit, claiming both were open to a meeting to discuss peace.
- Trump criticized the ongoing death toll in the war as "ridiculous" and previously showed frustration over his inability to secure a deal involving Ukraine ceding territory.
- A correction was made to the article on 17 June 2026 regarding the winner of the Georgia Senate primary, clarifying that Mike Collins, not Jon Ossoff, won the Republican primary.