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On June 17, 2026, at the G7 summit in Evian, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing their conversation as 'very good' and stating to the press that 'Russia needs to reach an agreement.' Trump expressed his commitment to 'do whatever I can' to bring an end to the conflict, highlighting the tragic loss of young lives on both sides. He admitted that the situation has turned out to be 'much more challenging' to resolve than he had anticipated, revising his earlier promise to conclude it within 24 hours. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted that Russia's exhaustion is 'clearly visible,' suggesting that now is the time to strengthen support for Ukraine. During the summit, European leaders urged Trump to maintain assistance and increase pressure on Moscow. Ukraine officially began its EU membership talks on June 16, marking a significant milestone amidst the ongoing war. As the summit wraps up on June 17, the Ukraine-Russia conflict remains unresolved with no ceasefire in view.

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00:00After months of no bilateral meeting, President Trump and President Zelensky finally sat down at
00:06the G7 summit in Evian. And Trump's message to the world was clear. Russia should make a deal.
00:12Trump told reporters after a meeting he described as very good that he will do whatever he can to
00:18end the war. Saying too many young men are dying on both sides. He also said something remarkable.
00:24He admitted the conflict has proven much harder to resolve than he thought going in.
00:29A walk back of his famous promise to end it within 24 hours. European Commission President
00:34Ursula von der Leyen had a very different take. She said Russia's fatigue is openly showing.
00:41And this is the moment to double down on support for Ukraine, not ease off.
00:46The summit also saw a historic milestone. On June 16, Ukraine officially launched European Union
00:53membership negotiations, beginning a multi-year process that could cement Ukraine's Western
00:58future, regardless of how the war ends. The G7 wraps up today, with the war still raging
01:05and no ceasefire on the table.
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