G7: Donald Trump to attend working session with Volodymyr Zelensky in France
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a working session at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday, alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- A formal bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelensky is not currently scheduled.
- Trump is also set for separate bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, and India, before a dinner at Versailles.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a working session at the G7 summit in France next week, where he will be present at the same meeting as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, a formal one-on-one meeting between the two leaders is not planned at this time, according to a senior U.S. official.
Trump's visit to France will include a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival on Tuesday. He is also slated for separate discussions with the leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and India on Wednesday and Thursday. The U.S. president will be honored with a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening.
The last known meeting between Trump and Zelensky occurred in January 2026 during the Davos forum. The upcoming G7 summit in France marks another opportunity for engagement, albeit within a group setting rather than a dedicated bilateral discussion.
The article also references related news concerning Trump, including a report on his participation in an MMA tournament at the White House for his 80th birthday, which drew criticism amid his involvement in the Iran war. Another mention touches upon his pronouncements regarding the Iran conflict and potential agreements, questioning his credibility. Additionally, it notes the impact of Trump's naval blockade on Cuba, leading to a shortage of communion wafers, and discusses the broader "Trump effect" influencing a shift towards right-wing populism in South America.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.