European leaders are scrambling to convince Donald Trump to back Ukraine as the US president urges Russia to 'make a deal' with Kyiv. The G7 summit on Tuesday aims to refocus attention on the conflict, but Trump's priorities remain on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Nosheen Iqbal discusses with the Guardian's Europe correspondent Jon Henley the challenges of capturing Trump's attention for Ukraine. European officials hope to leverage the G7 meeting to push Ukraine back to the top of the agenda.
Trump's Stance
Trump has called on Russia to negotiate, but his administration's focus on Iran complicates efforts. The US president's foreign policy approach has left European allies uncertain about continued support for Ukraine.
The outcome of the G7 discussions could shape the future of Western aid to Ukraine, with European leaders emphasizing the need for a united front against Russian aggression.
