G7 Summit in Evian shows Ukraine unity, AI focus and Italy‑US dialogue

The Group of Seven met in Evian‑les‑Bains, France, from 15‑17 June 2026. Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union attended.

Key topics included reinforced support for Ukraine amid the Russia‑Ukraine war, an agreement by the United States and Iran, and discussion of Middle‑East tensions. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the atmosphere as “very positive” and said the group showed unexpected convergence on Ukraine, the Iran deal and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. She noted a “stable” relationship with President Donald Trump, recalling a face‑to‑face exchange that focused on serious summit issues rather than jokes.

President Trump highlighted the Iran agreement, announced details of the deal, and expressed enthusiasm for an invitation to dine at Versailles. An AI‑focused session brought together Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Demis Hassabis (DeepMind) to discuss artificial‑intelligence governance, digital sovereignty and protection of minors online.

Overall, the summit produced a joint statement reaffirming military aid to Kyiv, heightened sanctions on Russia and a commitment to work on the implementation of the US‑Iran accord while exploring possible Italian participation in a defensive mission in the Hormuz region.