Geopolitical events
On June 17, 2026, at the G7 summit in Evian--les--Bains, U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders issued a unified pledge of support for Ukraine, accompanied by a new framework of sanctions targeting the Russian war economy. During a session on global economic security, Trump asserted his leadership role among the Group of Seven, stating "I'm the boss," while signaling a strategic shift toward supporting Kyiv's leverage in potential peace negotiations. The summit's agenda also prioritized the stabilization of global supply chains and the management of macroeconomic volatility following the recent 60--day US--Iran ceasefire agreement, which has seen global oil prices retreat below $80 per barrel.