G7 promises to support Ukraine and sanction Russia in joint declaration
Leaders said Ukraine will get more air defenses and long-range weapons as they tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectors.
- G7 leaders pledged to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems, interceptors, and long-range military capabilities to Ukraine.
- They also expressed readiness to extend licenses to help Ukraine increase its own domestic military production.
- The group committed to strengthening sanctions targeting the Russian "war economy." Specifically, the declaration highlights new measures against Russia’s oil and gas sectors to curb revenue streams that fund the ongoing conflict.
- The summit emphasized a united front on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- While the declaration shows a coordinated approach, it follows recent diplomatic discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding potential paths toward peace negotiations.
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