Trump reports 'good conversations' with Putin, Zelenskyy at G7

U.S. President Donald Trump described his interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in France as "good conversations." The meetings took place in the resort town of Évian-les-Bains, where Zelenskyy and European allies reportedly attempted to convince Trump of improvements in Ukraine's situation, citing recent drone attacks within Russia.

When questioned by journalists about his view on responsibility for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Trump declined to comment directly. "Well, I don't want to comment on that, because I'm trying to resolve it, and that doesn't make things easier," he stated. Trump also offered no clear answer regarding potential new sanctions against Russia, noting, "We are looking at it, we'll see how low the price of oil goes, which is really collapsing."

In separate discussions, Trump revealed he had a "very good" conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing that both countries are working on new trade agreements. Trump characterized Modi as a "tough negotiator" and expressed his intention to visit India in the future. New Delhi has been seeking to arrange this visit, possibly as part of a quadrilateral summit with Japan and Australia.

Trump reiterated the U.S. commitment to supporting India in the event of an attack. "If they get attacked, we will be there to help them," he said, referring to Modi. However, he added a caveat: "Now, if there is some new leader, I'm not sure." For his part, Modi highlighted the "utmost importance" for New Delhi regarding the safety of Indian sailors operating in the Strait of Hormuz region.