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Live - Modi-Trump talks to focus on Middle East, energy security and trade deal at G7 - World leaders have gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, with discussions expected to focus on two major global flashpoints — the Russia-Ukraine war and the evolving situation in the Middle East following the preliminary US-Iran peace agreement.

US President Donald Trump arrives at the summit buoyed by the breakthrough deal with Tehran, which is expected to be formally signed later this week. However, European leaders are expected to press Trump for a stronger and more comprehensive agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear programme, ballistic missile capabilities and regional security concerns. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the stability of global energy supplies are also high on the agenda.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join summit discussions as he seeks renewed Western support amid Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian cities. European leaders are expected to urge Trump to maintain pressure on Moscow through sanctions and military assistance to Kyiv, while pushing for a broader diplomatic framework involving Europe, Ukraine, Russia and the United States.

The summit also features talks with leaders from Qatar, the UAE and Egypt, while partner countries including India, Brazil, Kenya and South Korea are participating in select sessions. Follow our live updates for the latest developments, key announcements and diplomatic exchanges from the G7 summit.

Times of India - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Iran, Ukraine Dominate Trump's 1st Day at G7 Summit in France

The U.S. president warned that Tehran will ’suffer unbelievable consequences’ if it violates the agreement.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 hours ago

Russia Recruiting Teenage Girls To Murder Ukrainian Soldiers: Report

A Ukrainian police chief is claiming that Russia is recruiting teenage girls to murder serviceman.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Restoring Kyiv cathedral hit by Russia could take two years - director

KYIV, Ukraine — It could take around two years to repair Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral and its surrounding monastery complex after they were damaged in a Russian attack, its director said Tuesday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Zelensky meets with G7 leaders behind closed doors to discuss the war in Ukraine

EVIAN - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined G7 leaders for a closed-door meeting on the war with Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

Trump agrees 'Russia is not winning' in Ukraine and is open to 'help us more,' Zelensky says

Zelensky and European leaders, led by French President Emmanuel Macron, pushed Trump to send more weapons to Ukraine and take a harder line with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the second day...

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Carney announces new sanctions against Russia following G7 meeting with Zelenskyy -- Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose new sanctions against Russia as its war in Ukraine continues.

CBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russian oil plants in Moscow, Black Sea region

Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight a day after a massive airborne attack on Ukraine.

UPI - World - 9 hours ago

Was Russia Behind Attacks on UK PM's Homes?

Two men were convicted on Monday in relation to May 2025 arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer.

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

Trump says he will push for peace in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy at G7

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday’s lunch summit would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

China Denies EU Claim It Has Trained Russian Troops To Fight Ukraine

The EU's top diplomat called China the "decisive enabler" of Russia's invasion.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

G7 allies work to put Trump's attention back on Ukraine as war drags on

Ukrainian President Zelensky joined world leaders in France, where Trump said ending Russia’s war will be a priority

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Trump Calls on Putin to Reach Deal With Ukraine After Zelenskyy Meeting

Trump attended a G7 roundtable on Ukraine with Zelenskyy and also held a separate meeting with him.

Epoch Times - US News - 15 hours ago

G7 powers in push with Zelensky to end war against Ukraine

The G7 group of leading powers will hold talks on June 16 with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine with U.S. leader Donald Trump saying that "maybe we can do something" after over four years of war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 16 hours ago

G7 leaders to discuss Ukraine on first full day of meetings at summit

Leaders of the G7 are discussing Russia's war in Ukraine as they meet for the first full day at the summit of leading industrialized nations on Tuesday in the French town of Evian-les-Bains.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

'15 km from the Kremlin': Ukraine strikes Kapotnya oil refinery in Russia

ALBAWABA - A massive fire erupted at an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district of Moscow, Russia, following a drone attack by Ukraine. President Volodymy

Albawaba - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

UK to supply enriched uranium to Ukraine

The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company, Energoatom, under a £210 million deal aimed at supporting Kiev’s power grid, the British government has announced.

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Resolving the Ukraine war

Europe has been open to discussion with Russia, but Putin has been unwilling to agree a framework

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France

Leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations face a packed agenda on their first full day together. The agenda Tuesday includes ending the war in Ukraine and addressing the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 20 hours ago

'Sacred home': Australian in Kyiv angered by Russian desecration of monastery

Anastasiya Byesyedina and her mother had to wait in a corridor on the first floor of their apartment building while 60 missiles struck the city over four hours.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 21 hours ago

Ukrainian media exposes drone plant at film studio hit by Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The Russian military has destroyed a warehouse at a film studio in Kiev that was allegedly used to manufacture and fine-tune long-range drones

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Trump touts deal to end Iran war at G7, says he seeks peace between Russia and Ukraine next

U.S. President threatens heavy tariff on French wine in retaliation for digital tax

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia unleashes a barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a religious landmark, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine — A cathedral in one of the oldest and most sacred landmarks in Eastern Orthodox Christianity was set ablaze early Monday as Russia bombarded Ukraine’s biggest cities, killing 11 people,

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

Russia Was Behind Attempted Arson Against British Prime Minister's House: Report

Russia was behind the attempted arson on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia Strikes 'Holy Site of Christianity' in Heart of Kyiv

Russia denied it had hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery and cathedral, which was founded back in the 11th century.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia appears set to finally address long-term, serious space station cracks

This has been a persistent, behind-the-scenes dispute between NASA and Roscosmos.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian Drone Barrage Leaves 11 Dead, Sets Fire to Historic Kyiv Cathedral

Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine's biggest cities in a barrage that killed at least 11 and set fire to a cathedral.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine may be on the cusp of a turning point in its war against Russia

An emboldened Ukraine is making gains, unconstrained by America and unafraid of Russia

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Video: Missile hits Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, Russia denies attack

ALBAWABA - A huge fire erupted at the historic Pechersk Lavra ​monastery in Kyiv following a missile attack during an overnight exchange of attacks betw

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Russia Threatens To Trigger Shadow Fleet Blasts After UK Intercepts Vessel

Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the UK's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind."

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Drone Strike Leaves One Dead, Sparks Fire at Oil Sea Terminal in Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

EU Agrees to Launch Membership Talks with Ukraine Despite War Continuing

EU nations agreed on Friday to open membership talks with Ukraine, officially launching the process for the country to join the bloc.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

From the Magazine - A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

The US Should Recognize Ukraine as an Asset, Not a Liability | Opinion

A firmer American response in Europe would also force Beijing to think twice before testing U.S. credibility in Taiwan.

Newsweek - Opinion - 8 days ago

As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 11 days ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push New Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions

The House advanced a new Ukraine aid and sanctions bill despite Trump administration opposition, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s invasion had become a strategic disaster.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 13 days ago

Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan to Influence Armenia's Election

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary election with a growing lead.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 14 days ago

Russia Signs Military Cooperation Deal With Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have signed a military cooperation agreement that underscores growing political and security ties, even as major arms transfers remain unlikely due to economic and logistical constraints.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 18 days ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 29 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 2 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 2 months ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 3 months ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 8 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago