G7 Summit Day 1 LIVE: G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France

President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France-Photo Credit-Reuters

PM Modi is expected to meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit

Leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised nations face a packed agenda on their first full day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), including challenging discussions on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and addressing the West Asia crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance at the invitation of host France.

The Ukraine talks come on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. European leaders will warn Mr. Trump at Tuesday’s (June 16, 2026) G7 summit that a superficial interim Iran deal risks entrenching Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while also pressing him to rethink his Ukraine strategy.

The June 15 to 17 gathering in Evian-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Geneva, ⁠brings together the leaders of France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, alongside the European Union.

June 16, 2026 16:17

PM Modi arrives in France to attend G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian-les-Bains on Tuesday (June 16) to attend the G7 Summit and exchange views with world leaders on key global issues. This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited.

“Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit.

Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues.

India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.@G7 pic.twitter.com/By29Zuhs71

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2026

• June 16, 2026 15:29
• Trump says Iran deal going to a ‘second stage’U.S. President Donald ‌Trump said on Tuesday (June 16) ⁠that the Iran deal was ‌going to a second ‌stage, and ‌that ⁠the ⁠U.S. would not be investing any money in ‌Iran.“We have our deal done with ‌Iran, and it should be successful; it ⁠goes to a second ‌stage, which I think would be actually easier,” said ‌Mr. Trump, speaking to reporters at the ⁠G7 summit in France.- Reuters

• June 16, 2026 15:27
• G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine, West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in FranceUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined world leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised nations on Tuesday (June 16) for talks on ending the war in Ukraine after more than four years of conflict sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion.Zelenskyy was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a morning working session with G7 leaders to discuss the war.The Ukraine talks come on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement to end the 3 1/2-month-old U.S. war against Iran. Mr. Trump said he had good conversations on Sunday (June 16) with both Mr. Zelenskyy and Mr. Putin.- AP

June 16, 2026 14:49

U.K. ups Russia sanctions to bring ‘war machine to halt’: Starmer

The U.K. is imposing a raft of new sanctions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, in a bid to pressure Moscow into halting the war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced as a special G7 summit session got underway today.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending the summit of seven leading world powers in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains, with allies looking to tilt the balance in Kyiv’s favour after over four years of war and intensify pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Working with our G7 allies, we will continue to increase the pressure on Putin and his circle of collaborators until Russia’s war machine is brought to a halt and peace returns to our continent,” said Mr. Starmer.

The talks are taking place after a Russian barrage of missiles and drones yesterday killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the capital.

-AFP

• June 16, 2026 14:14
• Zelenskyy seeks to convince Trump at G7 that Russia now on the defensivePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the ‌G7 summit on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), hoping to impress upon U.S. leader Donald Trump that Ukraine’s fortunes in its war against Russia have improved as he pushes for greater international ⁠support.Mr. Zelenskyy was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting the June 15-17 gathering in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains. Mr. Trump arrived in France on Monday (June 15), saying he would now turn to the Ukraine conflict.“We had a very good conversation yesterday with President Zelenskyy and President Putin, ‌and ⁠I think maybe we can do something there. I really do. I think ⁠they’re both open to it.”Reuters

• June 16, 2026 12:06
• What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of HormuzThe naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway again, by removing any explosive mines and potentially providing military escorts.France and Britain have been working on the plans for months. French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea back in March when the war was raging, saying warships could escort tankers and container ships through the maritime chokepoint when the conflict dies down.U.S. President Donald Trump told Mr. Macron on Monday (June 15, 2026) at the Group of Seven summit that he doesn’t see a need for “much help” because the strait is “going to be open” thanks to the tentative deal with Iran. “But I don’t think it’s a bad idea to have a ship or two up here from a few countries. You’d be a great country to do it,” Trump told the French leader.– AP

June 16, 2026 11:08
Will voice Global South’s aspirations in G7 summit, says PM Modi ahead of trip to France, Slovakia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Embarked on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia on Saturday (June 13, 2026). Mr. Modi said “At the invitation of
President Emmanuel Macron and PM Robert Fico, I will be undertaking a visit to France and the Slovak Republic from June 13 to 18, 2026.”

Will voice Global South’s aspirations in G7 summit, says PM Modi ahead of trip to France, Slovakia

PM Modi’s visit to France and Slovakia aims to amplify Global South aspirations and strengthen India’s ties with Europe and the G7.

June 16, 2026 11:08
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday (June 15, 2026) shortly after the U.S. and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war.

G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war

G7 leaders convene in France to address the U.S.-Iran agreement and global issues including Ukraine and economic disparities

June 16, 2026 11:07
G7 Summit 2026 begins in Évian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details
Global leaders have gathered at a luxury French lakeside resort for the high-stakes 52nd
G7 Summit
, running from June 15 to 17, 2026. This year’s event kicks off under a dramatic geopolitical spotlight, opening just hours after a historic preliminary peace deal was announced by the
United States
and
Iran

G7 Summit 2026 begins in Évian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details

The 52nd G7 Summit 2026 begins in Évian, France. World leaders meet June 15-17 to debate the US-Iran peace deal, China supply chains, and the Ukraine war.

June 16, 2026 11:06
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit
of major industrialised nations face a packed agenda on their first full day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), including challenging discussions on ending
Russia’s war in Ukraine
and addressing the West Asia crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance at the invitation of host France.

G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France

G7 leaders discuss Ukraine and Middle East crises, with Zelenskyy attending summit talks in France amid ongoing tensions.