French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Japan for the G7 summit is a "game changer," following a meeting between the two leaders for discussions on the sidelines of the summit. Macron noted, "This is a unique opportunity to have discussions with many countries from the global south, to express your position and send a message, and share your perspective, which I believe can change the game." He added, "France will stand with Ukraine until the end."