Top five hot mic moments from world leaders at G7 summit
As the 52nd annual G7 summit came to a close on Wednesday in France, world leaders not only discussed diplomacy front and center, but also engaged in lighter conversations on the sidelines.
TL;DR
- French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were overheard discussing how to approach discussions with President Donald Trump.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni informed fellow G7 leaders that she had quit smoking in May.
- President Trump spoke at length about a recent UFC fight night held at the White House, highlighting specific fighters.
- Macron was observed to have left his watch behind after lunch, leading to a joking exchange with Trump.
- Trump was heard mentioning "Greenland" in a private conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa, potentially related to his past interest in acquiring the territory.