ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit here, where discussions focused on support for Ukraine and efforts to end the conflict with Russia.
The meeting took place Tuesday during the annual gathering of Group of Seven leaders hosted by France in this eastern resort town. Zelenskyy joined G7 leaders for talks on Ukraine, which ran longer than initially scheduled.
Trump described the discussions as positive and said he would push for a peace deal. “I’m going to do whatever I can” to help end the war, he told reporters after the session, according to multiple accounts.
Zelenskyy said the talks were constructive and that Trump was receptive to providing additional Patriot air defense systems. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly emphasized the need for more air defenses amid ongoing Russian attacks.
European leaders at the summit urged greater U.S. involvement in brokering peace and pressed for measures such as renewed sanctions on Russian oil exports. Trump signaled openness to reimposing such sanctions.
The encounter marked one of the first in-person meetings between Trump and Zelenskyy since Trump returned to the White House. Prior to the summit, Trump held separate phone calls with both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which both sides expressed willingness to pursue talks.
Zelenskyy told G7 participants that Ukraine remains committed to peace but described Russia as the main obstacle. He shared details of recent Russian strikes, including on civilian infrastructure, and called for increased support, including more Patriot missiles and licensing for their production.
G7 leaders expressed unified support for Ukraine, though specific new commitments on aid levels were not immediately detailed in public statements. Discussions also touched on broader international issues, including Iran.
The conflict, now in its fourth year, continues to draw international attention. Details of any concrete follow-up steps from the meeting, including potential timelines for further negotiations, remained unclear as the summit concluded.
Trump has indicated he may host additional talks involving Zelenskyy in the future. Zelenskyy said teams from both sides would continue working on issues raised during the summit.
The G7 summit runs through Wednesday. France holds the rotating presidency this year.
