Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, met and held talks with Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
This meeting took place prior to the start of the joint working session of G7 leaders. Zelensky, Trump, and Macron were among the last leaders to join the summit. According to reports, the Russia–Ukraine war was one of the key topics discussed during these talks.
At the beginning of the summit, Zelensky shared a video of his meeting with Emmanuel Macron and expressed gratitude for France’s support. In his message, he wrote: “Today’s agenda is serious.”
Donald Trump also told reporters that Russia must reach an agreement. He stated that the country had suffered heavy losses during the war, while Ukraine had also experienced significant damage.
The U.S. President further announced that he would hold a separate meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky later in the summit to discuss developments in the war and related issues.
The most recent prior meeting between Zelensky and Trump took place in January 2026, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
