G7 Summit 2026: ‘Safety of seafarers is our collective responsibility’, says PM Modi, calls for secure sea routes

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: G7 allies at the summit in France sought to refocus attention on the war in Ukraine after it was overshadowed by the Iran conflict, with leaders pushing to put renewed pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined discussions as G7 members agreed to expand sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting its oil and gas sector, and to strengthen air defence support for Kyiv. While Trump said Iran would soon be “back in the rearview mirror” and indicated a shift back to Ukraine, European allies also announced new sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet. The summit comes amid continued heavy fighting in Ukraine and ongoing disagreements within the G7 over strategy, even as leaders expressed support for keeping Ukraine’s EU accession process moving forward.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: US President Donald Trump said he does not support pursuing regime change in Iran, arguing that such efforts have a poor track record. "I don't believe in regime change. I've watched regime changes for years, and they never work," Trump said, adding that political change "has to just happen." His remarks came as world leaders discussed Iran and regional stability at the G7 Summit in France.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: At the G7 Summit in France, US allies pushed for swift implementation of the Iran deal as leaders discussed Middle East stability and ways to limit the economic fallout from rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Despite friction with European leaders over not being consulted before military action against Iran, President Donald Trump criticised Israel's approach in Lebanon, saying the conflict "just goes on forever" and risks overshadowing the Iran agreement. Ahead of the talks, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the UK and Canada welcomed the accord as a "diplomatic breakthrough" and urged rapid negotiations and implementation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. (AP)

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: At the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump said the text of the Iran agreement could be released soon, calling it "a very powerful document." He also said negotiations were continuing over the length of a suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment programme, with discussions centred on a 20-year term but a possible 15-year compromise. Iran's military hailed the accord as a victory that had "humiliated" the US and Israel, while President Masoud Pezeshkian called it "a great achievement" for the region.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: France is hosting the 52nd G7 Summit from June 15 to 17, bringing together leaders of the world's major advanced economies and partner countries. India is participating in the summit for the 13th time as a partner nation, with the gathering also marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the G7 Summit.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Trump said at the G7 Summit in France that the Iran deal was moving to a "second stage" after the two sides reached an agreement. "We have our deal done with Iran, and it should be successful, it goes to a second stage, which I think would be actually easier," Trump told reporters at the G7 summit in France. He also said the United States would not be investing any money in Iran.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Geneva on Tuesday and was received by Swiss President Guy Parmelin. He will later travel to Évian, France, to participate in the G7 Summit.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi says G7 leaders held extensive talks on Iran, Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and critical minerals.

She asked to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, prevent Iran's nuclear weapons development and proposed a G7 critical minerals stockpiling initiative. She also reaffirmed support for North Korea's complete denuclearisation.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: At her first G7 Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the deal between the US and Iran, which may soon end the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Building on this, the Japanese leader called for a G7

"Joint Stockpiling Collaboration Initiative", regarding critical minerals.

Takaichi also raised concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

"I also stressed the importance of the principle of complete denuclearization of North Korea, and expressed the need to address North Korea's nuclear and missile development, as well as countermeasures against cryptocurrency theft that serves as its funding source, and extended my gratitude for the G7's support toward the immediate resolution of the abduction issue," she wrote on X.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: The UK on Tuesday imposed sanctions on the banking arm of Russian firm Yandex, two other lenders and dozens of vessels accused of exporting Russian oil and gas, and a covert military procurement network.

"These sanctions target the vessels, the money and the actors propping up Russia’s war economy, and in turn, threatening European security," said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is currently attending the G7 summit in France.

The measures cover more than 20 oil tankers and several liquefied natural gas vessels.

The UK government added that it was the first time a G7 country had sanctioned ships linked to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: According to the French government, Zelenskyy will meet Macron for one-on-one talks before sitting down with the other G7 leaders.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Ukrainian president Zelensky has arrived in Evian, France, for the G7 summit. The Ukrainian leader will be part of a special session on the ongoin Ukraine war and discussions to end it, along with increased European support.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Ahead of the G7 Summit, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday took to X to express his gratitude for being invited to the summit in France for a second time.

“Being invited to the G7 Summit for the second consecutive year is a deeply meaningful testament to the trust and expectations that the international community places in the Republic of Korea,” he wrote.

The South Korean leader added that he will engage in discussions “on the defining issues of our time, including international partnerships and solidarity, more balanced economic growth, and the future of AI and emerging technologies.”

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: US President Donald Trump keeps repeating that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies normally flow — will reopen by Friday.

But on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, where Iran is likely to have dominated the dinner on Monday, European allies have raised concerns about a quick resumption of trade by the end of the week.

A G7 official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Bloomberg, that there are serious difficulties in finding a common position among the group about how to deal with the situation in Iran.

Few are expecting a joint communique, something that’s proved elusive during the Trump era.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: At the G7 Summit 2026 today, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to raise concerns regarding Chinese exports and the potential harm to the European economy.

Earlier this year, Macron warned that Chinese exports are “literally killing a large part of the European industry,” and admitted that Europe was "slow to see that."

Furthermore, the United States is also expected to raise the issue, as the country continues to be engaged in an economic row with China.

Amid this, European allies are hoping to persuade US president Donald Trump to stop targeting US allies like the EU and Canada with punitive tariffs and to start working with them instead to counter China.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: The G7 Summit will be held in Evian, France. The French spa town, which lies north of the French Alps, saw a flurry of world leaders as France prepares to kick off the main summit.

"Évian enjoys an exceptional environment, between Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Europe (582 km²), and the foothills of the Chablais Alpine massif. The town, which has more than 9,000 inhabitants, owes its development and reputation to its natural mineral water, whose properties have been known since 1790," reads the official website of the French presidency.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will seek to persuade Trump to continue supporting Ukraine amid its war with Russia and to pressurise the latter to put an end to hostilities.

This comes as Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities, killing 11 people and setting fire to a religious landmark, just hours ahead of the G7 summit.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in France to attend the G7 summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he is set to meet United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.

This would be the first meeting between Modi and Trump after the former travelled to Washington in February 2025 to be among the first few world leaders to meet Trump after he was elected for his second term. The meeting also comes amid lingering tensions between the two nations, particularly after Indian seafarers were caught in fire in fighting between the United States and Iran in the Gulf. Click here to read full story.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a special session at the G7 Summit at Evian, France, as the war between Russia and Ukraine intensifies.

Ahead of this meeting, US President Donald Trump said he had good conversations on Sunday with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Now that this (Iran) is finished, we’re going to be focusing on that,” the US leader said, speaking during a bilateral meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Ukraine war is a key agenda for the G7 Summit meetings scheduled for today and Wednesday.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: The leaders of the G7 nations - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be attending.

Furthermore, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa , President of the European Council, will represent the European Union at the summit.

Along with the G7 nations, French President Emmanuel Macron has also invited several heads of state from non-G7 countries. These include -

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: After arriving in France for the G7 Summit 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that he was confident about the deal with Iran.

Ahead of his arrival, the US president announced that Washington and Tehran had reached a deal to halt the ongoing conflict and pave the way for talks on the Iranian nuclear programme.

“I think a lot of great things are going to happen in the Middle East right now, and very importantly the oil is plummeting down and the stock market is shooting up like a rocket today,” Trump told reporters.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the key leaders invited to the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Modi, who is currently on a visit to Slovakia, will arrive in the French spa town today.

As per a statement from the prime minister's office, the Indian leader will “give voice to the aspirations of the Global South” on the global platform.

With Modi's visit, this marks the eighth consecutive time India has been invited to a group of seven nations summit.

Along with concerns of the Global South, the Indian PM is set to meet with US President Donald Trump. While a confirmation is awaited from the Indian side, this meeting between Modi and Trump comes amid a stand-off between India and the United States.

The ministry of external affairs summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks, for the second time, amid strikes on vessels in the Gulf of Oman, which has killed several Indian mariners

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Ahead of the G7 Summit in France, protestors clashed with police in Switzerland near the United Nations building in Geneva.

Organised by the “No-G7” coalition, a grouping of more than 60 organisations, including Palestinian rights advocates, feminist groups and environmental activists, the protest focused on issues such as climate policies, human rights concerns, imperialism, fascism and global capitalism.

Around 20,000 people reportedly took part in the march, which turned violent after starting peacefully over the weekend.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: Speaking to the press during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is already "partially open."

"The Strait is already partially opened.. Essentially, ships are starting to go out now. On Friday, it will be completely opened," the US leader added further.

The US and Iran announced on Sunday that they have reached a deal. As per Pakistan, which was a key mediator, the deal will be signed on Friday.

G7 Summit 2026 LIVE: The G7 nations will hold talks on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine. Ahead of this meeting, US President Donald Trump said that "maybe we can do something" after over four years of war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion.

Trump's remarks also come a day after the US and Iran announced they reached a deal to end a three-month long war in West Asia.

As per reports, Zelensky will attend a special morning session of the summit.

Ahead of this, the Ukrainian leader urged a "decisive and substantive" response from the G7 leaders after the latest wave of Russian strikes killed at least 11 people in Kyiv.

He also added that he had proposed a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G7, but that Moscow was "not ready" for it.