G7 leaders meet in France to discuss Ukraine and Iran with Trump calling on Russia to make a deal.
G7 leaders gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026 for talks dominated by the war in Ukraine and the recently announced Iran framework deal. US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and publicly stated that Russia should make a deal, citing high casualties. European leaders pushed for renewed US commitment to supporting Ukraine while Trump signaled a shift in focus back to the conflict after the Iran agreement.
Broad agreement on what happened
Outlets across the spectrum land in roughly the same place: the shared language is highlighted.
“G7 leaders meet for first full day of talks with Russia-Ukraine war first on the agenda – Europe live”G The Guardian LEFT
“Zelensky meets with G7 leaders behind closed doors to discuss the war in Ukraine”NYP NY Post RIGHT
“Trump says after Zelensky meeting Russia should make peace deal” · Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera, Politico, South China Morning Post, The Hill, Bloomberg, Reuters, Globe and Mail, Jerusalem Post, Le Monde