Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Trump Arrives at G7 Summit Ahead of Crucial Zelenskyy Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit venue in Alberta, Canada, on June 15, setting the stage for a pivotal bilateral discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scheduled on June 17. This marks their third face-to-face encounter since early 2025.
Trump-Zelenskyy reunion
Their meeting, taking place in a tense global environment, follows earlier conversations in February and April. Each has included high-pressure exchanges as Trump evaluates Washington’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing war.
Summit under global stress
This year’s G7 summit confronts multiple crises:
- Continued conflict in Ukraine and a focus on sustaining military and economic assistance.
- Intensifying Israel–Iran hostilities raising regional security and energy stability concerns.
- Trade strains, including fresh U.S. tariff threats, echoing past tensions with allies like Canada and Japan.
Diplomatic balancing act
Canada’s leadership is avoiding a joint communiqué to prevent discord. Instead, focus will be on thematic statements and private discussions to accommodate Trump’s candid negotiating style and maintain unity among member nations.
