G7 Summit in France: Zelensky in critical talks on ending the war with Russia

[85077] G7 Summit in France: Zelensky in critical talks on ending the war with Russia

Zelensky at the G7 Summit: Promoting peace talks and strengthening alliances

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived today (June 16, 2026) in the town of Évian, France, to participate in the G7 leaders' summit. According to reports from СУСПІЛЬНЕ НОВИНИ, the main focus of the summit is "peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine." US President Donald Trump was quoted in СУСПІЛЬНЕ НОВИНИ as saying that his telephone conversations with Zelensky and Putin were "productive" and that he believes both sides are "ready for possible negotiations."

Concurrent with Zelensky's arrival, Новини.LIVE and Українські новини | UA News | Війна confirmed that the Ukrainian president will be welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron as they head to a dedicated working session on "ensuring peace and security for Ukraine and Europe." Zelensky's agenda also includes a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of Canada, the UK, Germany, and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Meanwhile, even before his arrival in France, it was reported on UA Stream that a stop in Geneva took place where Zelensky met with Swiss President Guy Parmelin. In these talks, as published on UA Stream, the sides focused on "ways to achieve peace, the situation at the front, and strengthening sanctions against Russia," alongside Ukraine's needs to strengthen air defense systems following ongoing Russian attacks.

The reporting sources, which are aligned with the official Ukrainian editorial line, emphasize Zelensky's intense diplomatic efforts ahead of the key talks with the US president, which constitute the central policy pivot for resolving the current crisis.