Trump, Zelensky to join G7 working session in France
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17.
- The session on June 16 will focus on Ukraine, amid ongoing efforts to secure additional military support for Kyiv and to end Russia's war.
- No formal bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelensky is scheduled, but a possible informal meeting on the sidelines of the summit remains open.
- Russian advances in Ukraine have reportedly slowed, with U.S. officials emphasizing the desire for a swift end to the conflict.
- Ukraine is seeking more military aid, especially air defense systems, as it continues long-range strikes and faces intensified Russian missile attacks; France, holding the G7 presidency, prioritizes support for Ukraine among major geopolitical crises.