A single moment from the G-7 summit underway in the French town of Evian is now drawing intense attention across social media. A short video clip has once again put the distance between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on full display. In the footage, Trump is seen greeting the other leaders present one by one with visible warmth, shaking hands as he moves down the line. But the moment he reaches Zelensky, he turns away in the opposite direction without offering a handshake. No exchange of words appears to take place between the two men either.
A Strained Relationship That Runs Deep
This frosty behaviour is hardly a sudden development. Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been notably tense for some time now. Earlier this year, when the two met at the White House, the official residence of the US President, that meeting reportedly turned into a heated argument and open friction. It is being widely understood that the bitterness from that encounter is now spilling over onto this international stage, where the two leaders were seen keeping their distance from each other.
Modi and Trump Meet After 16 Months
The same summit also produced a very different picture. During the G-7 gathering in Evian, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump sat down face to face and spoke for around 5:00 minutes. The two were seen seated together during the meeting. What made it significant was that this meeting came after a full gap of 16 months. The two had last met in February 2025 at the White House. Modi and Trump were also seen seated alongside each other at the G7 outreach session. In addition, PM Modi held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
What This G-7 Summit Is About
The summit is being held in Evian, France, from 15 to 17 June. It brings together the top leaders of the group's member nations, namely Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States, along with representatives of the European Union. Host France has this time invited leaders from several other countries beyond the member states to attend the gathering as well.
India's Presence at the Forum
As a partner country, this marks India's 13th appearance at the summit. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is the 7th time he is taking part in this global forum. India's steady presence here reflects the country's growing diplomatic weight on such platforms.
