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France Aligns G7 with Trump, Targets Iran Ceasefire

6/11/2026

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France Shapes G7

France has shaped G7 agenda to match President Donald Trump’s priorities, inviting Gulf states and Ukraine’s president and downplaying issues.
The Group of Seven meeting occurs in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15-17, with G7 leaders and the European Union attending.
Diplomats say President Donald Trump hopes summit will ease U.S.–Iran ceasefire and reopen Hormuz.
Japan’s analyst says country has mineral stockpiles and can advise G7 on pricing and projects.

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Macron Calls G7

Macron announced Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will meet on the Strait of Hormuz at summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is required to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, June 15-17, per French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron said the summit will rebuild G7 consensus to sustain support for Ukraine.
Ukraine and the European Union have urged greater European involvement in peace talks.

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France Shapes G7

France has shaped G7 agenda to match President Donald Trump’s priorities, inviting Gulf states and Ukraine’s president and downplaying issues.
The Group of Seven meeting occurs in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15-17, with G7 leaders and the European Union attending.
Diplomats say President Donald Trump hopes summit will ease U.S.–Iran ceasefire and reopen Hormuz.
Japan’s analyst says country has mineral stockpiles and can advise G7 on pricing and projects.

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