G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest

EVIAN, France, June 15– The Group of Seven (G7) summit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.

The three-day summit will focus on a range of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Middle East tensions, balanced and sustainable economic growth, as well as artificial intelligence development, according to its agenda.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday in a social media post that France would work with its “allies and partners” during the summit to help facilitate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.