The Group of Seven nations is ratcheting up pressure on Russia to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. At a summit in the French Alps, the world's largest democracies are unified in calling for talks, with US President Donald Trump stating that Moscow needs to 'make a deal.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the gathering, where allies are weighing the military realities: Ukraine remains resilient on the battlefield, yet Russian forces continue launching deadly attacks on civilian targets. The conflict has now persisted for over four years—longer than World War I. According to France 24, the G7's message reflects a new diplomatic push as the war enters this extended phase.

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