Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) are set to hold discussions on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about potential progress, stating, "Maybe we can do something" regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has lasted over four years.
Zelensky will attend a special morning session during the Evian summit in France, focused on the Ukrainian issue. This will be followed by a session on Iran, attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
European leaders, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, aim to persuade Trump to pressure Moscow into accepting a peace deal on Kyiv's terms, ensuring Ukraine does not make concessions to Russia.
On Monday, Zelensky urged the group for a "decisive and concrete" response to a wave of Russian attacks causing casualties and sparking a fire in a prominent Kyiv cathedral.
The Ukrainian leader revealed he suggested a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the summit's sidelines, but indicated Moscow was "not ready" for such talks.
Trump mentioned holding phone conversations with both Zelensky and Putin, expressing that "both are open... and maybe we can do something," without offering further details.
"Brutal Strikes"
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain will supply Ukraine with enriched uranium for its nuclear facilities and impose new sanctions on Russia.
He described the Russian attacks on Ukraine as "brutal," emphasizing Britain's commitment to "choking the resources fueling Putin's war and supporting Ukraine through upcoming winters."
Analysts note recent battlefield successes favor Ukraine, urging the West to continue supporting Kyiv.
Washington's allies will seek clarity on Trump's stance regarding a deal with Iran to end the Middle East conflict, which he claims could fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Friday.
However, Trump expressed reservations about a British-French proposal to launch a military mission ensuring navigation freedom in the strait, suggesting the US does not need "significant help."
The summit, spanning three days, gathers numerous world leaders, with France aiming to broaden the G7's scope beyond its seven members, including participation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.