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Jun 15, 2026
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G7 Summit in France: Ukraine War, Trade Tensions, and Iran-US Conflict on Agenda

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The G7 summit is taking place in France, with leaders discussing the Ukraine war, trade tensions, and the Iran-US conflict. US President Donald Trump is attending, along with other world leaders, to address global economic challenges and crises.

The G7 Summit: A Gathering of World Leaders

The Ukraine war, trade tensions, and the Iran-US conflict will be on the agenda as leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries meet in the French town of Evian-les-Bains. US President Donald Trump will join fellow world leaders at the summit after announcing a tentative deal with Iran to end the war.

Who is Attending the Summit?

Besides leaders of the G7 countries and the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron has invited several heads of state from non-G7 countries as guests. These include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The Agenda: Ukraine, Iran, and Trade

During the two-day summit, leaders are expected to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Iran, as well as world economic challenges. Trump, who has been trying to bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating table, is expected to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and G7 leaders for discussions.

Ukraine

As Russia's war on Ukraine continues to rage, European diplomats see the summit as an opportunity to convince Trump that US proposals for a deal have been too favourable to Moscow. European nations also want to signal that they are willing to engage Moscow, while tightening sanctions and boosting military support for Ukraine.

Iran

Besides Ukraine, leaders are also expected to discuss the next steps on Iran and other pressing issues facing the world. Many G7 leaders have been directly impacted by Trump's tariff wars and his decision to join Israel in attacking Iran, which sent oil prices soaring and caused a geopolitical headache for the world.

Trade

Trade and economic growth are also expected to be part of the agenda. Last year, Trump imposed broad tariffs on every member of the G7, as well as on most other countries around the world, prompting a global trade war.