G7 member states currently regard Ukraine’s position as one of strength, according to insights from participants at the summit in Évian, France, on Tuesday. They noted a significant “change in sentiment” regarding the ongoing conflict. The countries collectively assured that they are unified in their assessment that Russia cannot achieve victory in the war, while simultaneously aiming to intensify pressure on Moscow. Ukraine was the focus of the initial working session at the G7 summit, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending in person. Separately, on Tuesday, Zelenskyy held a private meeting with German CDU leader Friedrich Merz. Later in the summit, US President Donald Trump announced plans for a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy.
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