G7 Leaders Open Summit in Evian-les-Bains to Address Ukraine, Iran, Trade

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations arrived Monday at a lakeside resort in Evian-les-Bains, France, for the annual summit scheduled to run through Wednesday. The gathering opened with discussions expected to focus on Russia's war in Ukraine, Iran, and global economic challenges.

President Donald Trump is due to arrive for meetings that include a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Egypt will also attend the summit. Officials said the war in Ukraine will receive significant attention. Macron stated that recent developments strengthen allied efforts to pursue a ceasefire that Russia has refused.

A senior French official said the ceasefire improves prospects for operational cooperation among G7 members. S. official acknowledged Saturday that a Franco-British mission could prove useful in the region.

France and Britain have prepared a plan to help open the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran has indicated it would not accept Western naval forces in the area. S. blockade of Iranian ports.

U.S. and Iran is scheduled to be signed Friday in Switzerland. S. would have no choice but to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wine unless France eliminates its digital tax on American technology companies.

A French presidential adviser said decisions on taxing digital giants have already been made and would not be discussed at the summit. Macron said the summit serves as the diplomatic capstone of his second and final term, which ends next year. S.

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