G7 leaders discuss Ukraine, Iran ceasefire and maritime security at Evian summit

The Group of Seven met in Evian-les-Bains, France, for a working session titled “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity,” attended by the G7 members and partner nations Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya and South Korea, as well as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. President Donald Trump sat beside French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a bilateral meeting with Modi scheduled for Wednesday.

U.S. officials said a deal to end the three-month conflict with Iran, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, will be signed in Switzerland on Friday. Trump said he is open to a congressional review of the agreement. Senate leaders expressed uncertainty, with Majority Leader John Thune stating, “I just don’t know enough about it,” and Senator Thom Tillis asking, “If it’s a secret deal then how can I take it seriously?”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that the G7 “unanimously supports Ukraine,” highlighting Kyiv’s readiness for ceasefire talks and its capability in mid- and long-range strikes. He also urged the summit to recognize Russia’s lack of serious peace initiatives.

European Council President Antonio Costa announced that Britain and the European Union will hold a summit in Brussels on July 22 to further rebuild their relationship, after meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7.

In a separate discussion, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the G7 agreed that Ukraine is regaining territory and that sanctions are impacting Russia, emphasizing the need for increased pressure. He also indicated the United Kingdom will “play our full part” in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though details on naval escorts were not provided.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented Trump with a personalized bicycle, part of a gift program for all G7 leaders intended to promote the upcoming Cycling World Championships in the French Alps.

Protesters from Oxfam staged a satirical demonstration near the summit venue, using papier-mâché heads of the leaders to draw attention to water shortages in Gaza.

The summit also addressed trade issues, with Canada confirming a cap of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually at a 6.1% tariff, a figure Trump said he would forward to Congress.

Overall, the G7 leaders used the three-day meeting to coordinate on Ukraine, assess the Iran ceasefire, and discuss maritime security measures for the Strait of Hormuz.