G7 leaders met in Évian-les-Bains. France, to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and a newly announced U.S.-Iran agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump stated the agreement would end the 3 1/2-month-old U.S. war against Iran and allow the group to focus on broader regional stability. The first full day of the G7 summit saw leaders from the U.S., France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.K. joined by guest nations including Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, South Korea, Qatar, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.

U.S.-Iran Agreement and Hormuz Strait

Trump arrived in France after electronically signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending a formal signing in Geneva. The agreement pushes more complex issues like Iran’s nuclear capabilities into 60 days of further negotiations; Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the summit, which is scheduled to continue through Wednesday.

Zelenskyy and Trump Meet; No Invite for Putin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump during the summit; Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited to attend the G7 through official channels. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there were no official channels between Moscow and Kyiv, and that Zelenskyy could “always come to Moscow” if he was willing to engage in “responsible and serious” talks. Peskov also noted that Putin had previously stated Zelenskyy was welcome to visit Moscow for discussions.

Additional Discussions and Domestic U.S. Issues

The G7 agenda also includes a working session focused on ending regional crises and ensuring stability in the Middle East — the global economic impact of the war and the status of the Strait of Hormuz are key topics. On the domestic front. Trump departed for France after a UFC event on the White House lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday. Meanwhile, in Washington, the debate over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) continues, with Trump pushing for an extension that includes the SAVE America Act. The Senate Intelligence Committee will also hold confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominee for permanent director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, on Wednesday.