G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live
G7 leaders have gathered in Évian-les-Bains, France, for their first full day of talks, with the Russia-Ukraine war being a top priority on the agenda. The leaders will be joined by Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as they discuss various global issues, including the Middle East and relations with growing economies. The meeting comes amid concerns that US president Donald Trump may engage with Russia, potentially circumventing Europe.
- ▪The G7 leaders are meeting in Évian-les-Bains, France, to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and other global issues.
- ▪Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will join the talks to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- ▪The leaders will also discuss the Middle East and their relations with rapidly growing economies elsewhere.
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03.28 EDTMorning opening: G7 leaders meet for talks on Ukraine, Middle EastJakub KrupaLeaders of Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are meeting in Évian-les-Bains in France for talks on Ukraine, the Middle East, and (waves arms) the world on fire.After last night’s arrivals, it’s time to sit down and talk issues this morning, beginning with Ukraine.The leaders will be joined by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as they try to keep US president, Donald Trump, on side amid fears he could be tempted to once again engage with Russia circumventing Europe.US president Donald Trump arrives for the official greeting during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France.
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