Ruto, Zelenskyy Agree on Joint Projects in Agriculture and Education at G7 Summit

Kenyan President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to deepen bilateral ties focusing on agriculture, education, and high-tech cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, on June 17, 2026. The two leaders discussed joint projects, building on existing agreements worth about Ksh2 billion, including a Ukrainian grain hub at the Port of Mombasa. Ruto was the only African head of state invited to the summit, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky also acknowledged Kenya's support for Ukraine at the United Nations General Assembly.