Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked G7 leaders for what he described as “strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace” following discussions at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. In a social media post, Zelenskyy highlighted priorities including more air defence missiles, licences to produce them, a winter support package, and increased pressure on Russia.
US President Donald Trump, also attending the summit, said Russia “should make a deal” to end the war, which has now entered its fifth year. Trump’s call came amid growing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul suggesting negotiations could take place before summer.
Zelenskyy reported that after his meeting with Trump, the US president was “very positive” about helping Ukraine with missiles. Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot missiles domestically. Zelenskyy stressed that “everything discussed be implemented” and that Russia must learn its war “will never be normalised.”
