Giorgia Meloni Zelenskyy Viral Video: What happened between Zelensky and Giorgia Meloni at G7? Why did the 10 second video go viral on social media? After all, why does the Prime Minister of Italy become the topic of discussion on the internet again and again? Know the truth behind the viral video of Zelensky kissing Georgia Meloni at Zee Summit 2026.
G7 2026 Zelenskyy Meloni Viral Video: A short video of the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni amid the ongoing G7 summit in Canada went viral on social media. In the video, the two leaders are seen greeting each other, but different claims were made on the internet regarding this scene of a few seconds. Some social media users claimed that Zelensky tried to kiss Meloni on the lips, which made the Italian prime minister uncomfortable. However, this claim is not independently confirmed by available video footage. This is the reason why this entire matter is being seen as a viral claim rather than a fact.
Meloni’s reaction was discussed more than the video.
In this viral clip, people’s attention was more on Georgia Meloni’s facial expressions than on Zelensky’s. Many users on social media tried to read her expression as “discomfort” and a “sudden reaction”. But interpretation of body language is often subjective and it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions about a leader’s emotions based on a few seconds of video. Yet, the Internet turned the meeting into a viral moment rather than just a diplomatic greeting. Watch the viral video below-
After all, why does Melonie go viral again and again?
Interestingly, this is not the first time that Georgia Meloni has gone viral from an international event. Over the years, many of his pictures, reactions and informal conversations have become the talk of the town on social media. Sometimes her conversation with a leader, sometimes her facial expressions captured on camera and sometimes an informal moment at a summit, Meloni often comes into the limelight on the internet. A major reason for this is that their reactions appear relatively more expressive, which social media immediately turns into memes and reaction content.
An era of viral moments more than politics
Forums like the G7 usually discuss major issues such as the global economy, security, war and trade. But in the era of social media, many times informal videos of a few seconds of leaders become the center of discussion. The viral video of Zelensky and Meloni is also part of this trend. While diplomacy remains in place, the internet often picks out the moments that appear most emotional, unusual or meme-friendly. Perhaps this is the reason why a small greeting amidst the big agenda of G7 became a topic of discussion around the world.