This week's G7 summit in Evian yielded an agreement among major democracies to intensify pressure on Russia over its four-year conflict with Ukraine. According to France 24, President Trump signaled a notable shift in approach, suggesting Washington could reinstate sanctions it had previously waived. The moment proved significant because Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit in person—a sign that with the Trump administration's focus now turning toward Europe, he might finally secure a harder line against Russia.

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