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Live Updates: Ukraine and Middle East Are Focus as Group of 7 Leaders Meet

Live Updates: Ukraine and Middle East Are Focus as Group of 7 Leaders Meet
NYT World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:00 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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After the U.S. reached a preliminary deal with Iran, the mood seemed lighter than had been expected. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was hoping to shift leaders’ attention to the war with Russia.

After the U.S. reached a preliminary deal with Iran, the mood seemed lighter than had been expected. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was hoping to shift leaders’ attention to the war with Russia. [Image text:] FRANCE EVIAN 2026
Ukraine (LOCATION) Middle East (LOCATION) Focus as Group of 7 Leaders Meet After the U.S. (ORG) Iran (LOCATION) Volodymyr Zelensky (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION)
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