What will be discussed at the G7 summit with Zelensky and Trump
16 June 2025 11:30
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 summit, where he will meet with US President Donald Trump in a bilateral meeting. The meeting was reported by several media outlets, including Axios, citing sources in the US administration, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“Late on Sunday, a White House spokesman said that during the summit, Trump would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Carney and Mexican President
Claudia Sheinbaum,”
– Axios wrote.
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What will be discussed at the G7 summit
The summit takes place on June 16-17 in the resort town of Kenanaskis (Alberta), with the participation of the leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, representatives of the European Union, as well as invited countries (Ukraine, Mexico, India, Australia, etc.).
The conflict between Israel and Iran
Due to the recent escalation of shelling, this topic is at the top of the agenda. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for unity and peacekeeping pressure, including preventing Iran’s nuclear development and granting Israel the right to self-defense.
Russian-Ukrainian war and sanctions against Russia
A new package of sanctions is expected to be approved: The EC proposes the 18th package, while the US and Canada coordinate their actions.
“We must increase the pressure on Russia to ensure a genuine ceasefire, bring Russia to the negotiating table and end this war. Sanctions are crucial to this. Last week we proposed a package of 18 sanctions. I will invite all G7 partners to join us in this effort,”
– said European Commission President von der Leyen at a press conference before the talks.
US tariffs and trade policy
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto products imposed by the United States have caused tensions. Canada and Japan insist on easing the restrictions, while the US is promoting a “fair/reverse” trade policy.
Energy, climate and digital transformation
Under Canada’s presidency, the “digital climate partnership” is being discussed, including investments in clean technologies, energy stability, and cybersecurity.
Communiqué format
Due to numerous disagreements (especially given Trump’s possible reactions), there will be no traditional joint communiqué. Instead, there will be chair summaries, summaries from the Canadian presidency without the mandatory consent of all members. Diplomats see this format as an attempt to avoid sharp confrontations and allow the United States to remain involved without strict commitments.
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