G7 Splits on Ukraine Security at Evian; Trump Comments Raise Hope Without Commitment

Trump's remarks at the Evian summit sparked optimism among G7 partners that a Russia-Ukraine settlement is possible. But the summit exposed a persistent divide: European leaders want structural security guarantees for Kyiv before negotiations conclude, while U.S. officials resist pre-committing to security architecture. Defense ministers meet June 17 to work through unresolved questions Evian left open.