Macron, Zelenskyy heard on camera game-planning how to handle Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were recorded discussing tactics for engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Evian. Trump has signaled a renewed focus on Ukraine while pushing for negotiations, though he has also downplayed U.S. involvement in the war. European leaders are pressing for stronger G7 unity on sanctions and peace efforts, while Trump insists he will push for a deal. The meeting marks the first face-to-face between Zelenskyy and Trump in nearly four months.
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New audio evidence confirms Macron and Zelenskyy privately coordinated their approach to Trump, adding urgency to G7 discussions on Ukraine and Iran.
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Macron, Zelenskyy caught strategizing on Trump at G7 amid Ukraine-Iran tensions
confidence 93%French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were recorded discussing tactics for engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Evian. Trump has signaled a renewed focus on Ukraine while pushing for negotiations, though he has also downplayed U.S. involvement in the war. European leaders are pressing for stronger G7 unity on sanctions and peace efforts, while Trump insists he will push for a deal. The meeting marks the first face-to-face between Zelenskyy and Trump in nearly four months.
What's confirmed:
- Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy were accidentally caught on camera discussing how to handle contacts with Donald Trump during the G7 summit in Evian.
- Trump has stated he will do 'whatever I can' to end the Russia-Ukraine war after meeting Zelenskyy, calling the encounter 'very good'.
- The G7 summit’s first full day focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, with leaders agreeing to increase sanctions on Russian energy sectors.
- European leaders are urging Trump to host direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, framing Ukraine’s battlefield position as improved.
- Trump has claimed the U.S. has 'nothing to do' with the Ukraine war, though allies dispute this and are pushing for G7 coordination on support.
- This is the first in-person meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in nearly four months, as Kyiv seeks to revive stalled peace talks with Moscow.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump is reportedly shifting focus from the Iran deal to Ukraine, with the Middle East conflict soon in the 'rearview'.
- Europeans are allegedly 'slowly changing Trump’s mind' on Ukraine’s position, though no details on methods or progress are confirmed.
- A 'hot mic' incident may have captured private admissions from leaders during Trump meetings, though the content remains unverified.