European leaders are engaged in a frantic effort to persuade Donald Trump to support Ukraine as the G7 summit convenes on Tuesday. The US president’s attention, however, remains largely fixed on the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, leaving little room for the Ukraine conflict.
Trump Urges Russia to Negotiate
Donald Trump has publicly called on Russia to ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine, a statement that comes amid the G7 leaders’ attempt to refocus the international agenda on the war in Eastern Europe. The Guardian’s Europe correspondent, Jon Henley, discusses the diplomatic scramble with Nosheen Iqbal.
Diplomatic Challenges
The G7 meeting is seen as a critical opportunity for European nations to engage Trump on Ukraine, but his preoccupation with the Middle East presents a significant hurdle. The leaders hope to secure a commitment from the US to continue supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.
- Trump’s focus on Iran-Israel conflict diverts attention from Ukraine.
- European leaders aim to make Ukraine a key topic at the G7 summit.
- Trump’s call for a deal with Russia may signal a shift in US policy.
For more details, see the original coverage by the Guardian.
