G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war

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G7 leaders have agreed to increase pressure on Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, discussing enhanced sanctions and potential direct talks between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin. The summit underlines continued international efforts to resolve the ongoing war.

G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" and indicating Washington could re-impose waived sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at the French resort of Evian, with both increased sanctions and the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin in discussion.