News Desk - At the G7 summit, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance on Russia while showing more support for Ukraine’s position, saying “I’m the boss” as leaders discussed the war.

The remark came during talks in France, where G7 leaders backed Ukraine with a new joint statement and fresh sanctions pressure on Russia. Reports say the leaders acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield position and argued that Kyiv now has stronger leverage in any future peace talks.
Trump’s tone marked a shift from earlier comments in which he had downplayed the war’s direct impact on the U.S.

At the summit, he also said he would “do whatever I can” to help end the conflict, suggesting a more active role in shaping the peace process. The statement “I’m the boss” was widely read as Trump acknowledging the outsized influence he has over the direction of Western policy on Ukraine. The comment also underscored how much the G7 outcome depends on whether Washington continues to support stronger pressure on Moscow.

Trump’s G7 appearance showed him warming to Ukraine’s war aims while still keeping the U.S. role tightly under his control. The summit ended with firmer backing for Kyiv and renewed pressure on Russia, but the next phase still depends heavily on Trump’s choices.