{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Cold Shoulder at the G-7: Trump Appears to Snub Zelensky on Camera, While Modi Meeting Ends a 16-Month Gap",
  "summary": "At the ongoing G-7 summit in Evian, France, a viral video shows Donald Trump turning away from Volodymyr Zelensky without a handshake, even as he greeted every other leader warmly. The same summit saw PM Modi and Trump meet for the first time in 16 months.",
  "content": "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.\n\nA Strained Relationship That Runs Deep\nThis 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.\n\n \n\nModi and Trump Meet After 16 Months\nThe 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.\n\nWhat This G-7 Summit Is About\nThe 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.\n\nIndia's Presence at the Forum\nAs 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.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The Modi-Trump meeting after 16 months could shape the next round of India-US talks, trade and diplomatic coordination, something ordinary readers should keep an eye on.\n• Globally: The visible chill between Trump and Zelensky raises questions about future US backing for Ukraine and the wider equations around the war.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What did Trump do to Zelensky in the video?\nIn the viral video, Trump warmly shook hands with all the other leaders but turned away without shaking hands the moment he reached Zelensky, and no conversation took place between the two.\n\n2. After how long did Modi and Trump meet?\nThe meeting came after a full 16 months. The two had last met in February 2025 at the White House, and in Evian they spoke for around 5:00 minutes.\n\n3. When and where is this G-7 summit taking place?\nThe summit is being held in the French town of Evian from 15 to 17 June.\n\n4. What is India's role at this summit?\nAs a partner country, this is India's 13th appearance, and for PM Modi it is the 7th time he is taking part in this global forum.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/europe/g-7-mncha-para-trnpa-aura-jelenski-ke-bicha-dikhi-thndaka-hatha-milane-se-bachat-1324",
  "category": "Europe",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16",
  "tags": [
    "G-7 Summit",
    "Donald Trump",
    "Volodymyr Zelensky",
    "Narendra Modi",
    "Evian France",
    "India US Relations",
    "International Diplomacy"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}