U.S. President Donald Trump tells G7 leaders and reporters that Russia should make a deal to end its war with Ukraine, speaking during the Group of Seven summit in Évian, France. Multiple outlets report Trump frames his message around the human cost on both sides, saying Russia has “lost” many people and that Ukraine has also suffered losses. Trump also says he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit and describes the meeting as “good” or “very good.” He adds that he would try to help efforts to bring the war to a close.
Several reports note that while G7 leaders agree to intensify pressure on Russia, Trump’s comments do not specify what concrete steps he would take to increase that pressure. Some coverage also links Trump’s stance to earlier remarks that suggest a settlement would require Russia to agree to negotiations, including language that Moscow should “make a deal.” Overall, the accounts converge on Trump’s call for a negotiated end to the war following his meeting with Zelensky at the G7.
