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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai

Zelensky and Trump’s G7 meeting ignites hopes for peace

  • Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit, urging Russia to make a peace deal and end the conflict.
  • Trump highlighted the high number of casualties on both sides and pledged to do 'whatever I can' to facilitate a resolution.
  • Zelensky confirmed that G7 leaders agreed Russia was not winning the war and emphasised the importance of coordinating their positions.
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism, noting Trump's cooperative attitude and his call for Russia to cease hostilities.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russia's fatigue was evident and called for a doubling down on support for Ukraine.

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