Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Trump: they discussed the Middle East, Ukraine and pressure on Russia
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The President of the European Commission and the President of the United States discussed the crisis in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and pressure on Russia. They also discussed energy security and a trade agreement by July 9.
Before the G7 summit, the President of the European Commission had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. They discussed the crisis in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, as well as ways to contain Russia, energy security and plans to finalize a trade agreement by July 9.
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Fon der Leyen reported this in her X writes UNN.
Good conversation with President Trump ahead of the G7 summit. We discussed the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East, as well as the need for close coordination of influence on energy markets. We also discussed the situation in Ukraine, the need for a ceasefire and the need to continue pressure on Russia. Finally, we summarized the current trade negotiations. I reaffirmed our commitment to reach a good deal by July 9
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