The G7 in Evian is Zelensky's day. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the Ukrainian president to the Hotel Royal, the summit venue. The two then joined the other summit leaders for the working session "Building Peace and Security for Ukraine and Europe."

After the peace agreement and the reopening of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine will be the dominant theme of today's discussions at the French-led summit. At the heart of the negotiations is the European allies' ability to convince Donald Trump, so far reluctant, to declare his staunch support for the Ukrainian president against Vladimir Putin. While an official bilateral meeting hasn't been announced, the American president, who has been focused on the conflict in Iran for months, assured that he had "an excellent conversation with President Zelensky and President Putin" last Sunday. "And I think we can perhaps do something," he added yesterday.

Regarding Hormuz, Giorgia Meloni also arrived in Evian-les-Bains to participate in her fourth G7 meeting, having already confirmed, early this morning, that Italy is ready to do its part, alongside its allies, to ensure the reopening of the Strait. The summit represents an opportunity for a thaw with Trump after the long-distance disputes of recent months. Before giving the green light to minesweepers—already in the area—to approach to participate in demining operations, the "necessary" parliamentary approval will be required, the Prime Minister reiterated. But the timing and methods are tied to the next steps, which, everyone hopes, will consolidate the truce in the Gulf. First, the "framework" within which to proceed must be defined.

Emmanuel Macron has already assured that a mission could depart within days. But for Rome, several unknowns remain to be clarified, from the umbrella under which this new international mission will operate to its leadership—for which the French president has already named his country, along with Great Britain. But the crucial step remains the official signing, expected on June 19, of what is currently a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran. While caution remains warranted, this is nevertheless "an opportunity for peace that must be seized," the prime minister said in a statement, emphasizing that it is equally essential for "hostilities to cease in Lebanon as well."

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(Unioneonline)

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