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Zelenskiy to Press Trump on Russia Sanctions at G7 Summit

Following a prisoner swap that returned over 2,000 soldiers, Kyiv faces fresh civilian casualties from drone strikes.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (not pictured) after talks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Ukraine and Russia agreed to each free more than 1,000 prisoners of war at talks in Istanbul last week
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Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius appeared to rule-out providing long-range missiles

Overview

  • Zelenskiy plans to seek President Trump’s commitment on new U.S. sanctions against Russia and assurances of ongoing military aid at the G7 meeting in Canada.
  • Ukraine and Russia completed a prisoner exchange on Thursday, each side releasing over 1,000 wounded or under-25 fighters and returning the bodies of fallen troops.
  • German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed €7 billion in aid delivered this year and unveiled an additional €1.9 billion pending approval while ruling out Taurus missile transfers to Kyiv.
  • Drone strikes in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region and Russia’s Belgorod border area have killed civilians, highlighting intensified frontline assaults.
  • A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill proposes a 500 percent tariff on countries importing Russian oil and gas, but any new sanctions package awaits President Trump’s approval.