At the G7 summit, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly signaled a willingness to increase pressure on Russia in exchange for European allies supporting his efforts regarding Iran.
Politico stated this in an article, citing European diplomats, according to Ukrinform.
According to the report, Trump expressed readiness to consider stronger pressure on Vladimir Putin to help end the war against Ukraine. In return, he indicated that the United States needed allied support to implement a framework ceasefire agreement with Iran.
"The discussions we've had among ourselves and with the U.S. president — both in official meetings and in informal encounters on the sidelines — give me a certain sense of optimism," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told journalists.
At the same time, diplomats cautioned against excessive optimism, noting that Trump has previously altered his position after making statements supportive of Ukraine.
