G7 leaders to discuss increasing pressure on Russia after overnight large-scale attack on Ukraine
Following another large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that G7 leaders will discuss increasing pressure on Russia to end the war during the summit in France.
Source: von der Leyen on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Von der Leyen noted that Ukraine came under heavy bombardment overnight, resulting in more civilian deaths, while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sustained significant damage.
Quote: "Today, G7 leaders meet in Evian. We will discuss the next steps to increase pressure on Russia, bring Putin to the negotiating table, and end this senseless killing."
Details: Von der Leyen said Europe and the Ukrainian people want peace, while Russia has once again demonstrated that it is interested only in violence and destruction.
Background:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expecting a response from the G7 countries to the latest large-scale Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
- Bloomberg reported that European leaders plan to use the G7 summit for talks with US President Donald Trump in an effort to secure his support for a plan to restart negotiations between Ukraine and Russia with European participation.
- Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Trump ahead of the G7 summit, and the two leaders agreed to discuss further ideas for bringing peace closer during the gathering.
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