G7 summit: Zelenskyy joins leaders to discuss revival of peace talks

The G7 summit. - Copyright European Union. Copyright European Union. By Jorge Liboreiro & Sasha Vakulina & Peggy Corlin & Luca Bertuzzi & Marta Pacheco & Angela Skujins & Eleonora Vasques Published on 16/06/2026 - 8:35 GMT+2•Updated 8:54 The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, is underway. Russia's war on Ukraine is the first item on the agenda. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to join leaders at the G7 summit to discuss new ways to revive peace negotiations with Russia, which stalled as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On Monday, US President Donald Trump said his country would revert its diplomatic focus to Ukraine after reaching a framework deal with Iran. "Now that this (Iran) is finished, we're going to be focusing on that (and) see if we can get that one done," Trump said next to French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelenskyy is also keen to secure additional military support for his armed forces, in particular US-made Patriot interceptors, and increase economic pressure on Moscow. Follow our live blog for updates. ${updatedAt} ${title} ${body} 8:50 GMT+2 What’s on Zelenskyy’s Agenda at the G7? Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to arrive at the G7 summit in Évian at 8:55 a.m., where he will be welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron. After a brief informal meeting with Macron, Zelenskyy will join a special G7 session dedicated to Ukraine. Later in the day, Zelenskyy is set to hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Zelenskyy’s office said there would be “other meetings” throughout the day, but did not confirm whether a meeting with US President Donald Trump is on the agenda. Trump is already in Evian and said on Monday that after the Iran deal he will now turn his attention back to Ukraine. “Now that this is finished, we are going to be focusing on that and see if we can get that one done,” Trump said, sitting alongside Macron. 8:34 GMT+2 Welcome to the second day of our live blog The second day of the G7 summit is underway in Évian-les-Bains. The day will have three main working sessions:09:00: Peacebuilding and security for Ukraine and Europe12:00: Responding to crises and ensuring stability in the Middle East15:15: Forging new partnerships and rebuilding international solidarityTuesday will see multiple guest leaders, including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, India's Narendra Modi, South Korea's Lee Jae Myung and Kenya's William Ruto. The day will conclude late, with a gala dinner hosted by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. Go to accessibility shortcuts