President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to attend the G7 summit to be held on 15-17 June in the French city of Evian-les-Bains. At the meeting, he plans to discuss the diplomacy of war and strengthening missile defence against Russia. The summit will bring together leaders of the world's leading countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Zelenskyy plans to attend G7 summit in France on 15-17 June
- He is expected to discuss defence against Russian ballistic missiles
- The summit will be attended by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, the UK and the USA
- The French side did not comment on Zelensky's invitation
Zelenskyy's participation in the G7 summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to participate in the G7 summit, to be held on 15-17 June in Evian-les-Bains, France. The summit will bring together the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The meeting is expected to be a platform for discussing topical issues of security and international cooperation.
Zelensky's topics of discussion
The main topic of Zelenskyy's speech will be countering missile attacks and strengthening Ukraine's air defence system. These issues are key in the context of the ongoing war and threats to national security. The diplomacy of war will also feature prominently in the leaders' discussions.
Reactions and comments
In March, a spokesperson for the French president said that Zelenskyy had not been invited to the summit. However, several sources with knowledge of the preparations for the event have now confirmed his participation. There has been no official response from the Elysee Palace to requests for this information.
Significance for Ukraine and the international community
Zelenskyy's participation in the G7 summit underscores the importance of world leaders' support for Ukraine. Discussions of missile defence and the diplomacy of war at this level could influence further assistance and coordination of allies in countering Russian aggression.
