Country leaders G7 they adopted a joint declaration confirming the continuation of support Ukraine and announced additional tightening of sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting the oil and gas sector of the Russian economy. The declaration was adopted at the G7 summit in Evian, France, with the support of US President Donald Trump.
The document states that the G7 members are "united in unwavering support for Ukraine in defense of its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity" and will increase deliveries of air defense systems, interceptors and long-range weapons to help Kiev retain the initiative on the frontline.
The leaders also pledged to continue helping Ukraine's energy sector ahead of next winter and consider additional opportunities to boost domestic military production in Ukraine.
Special emphasis was placed on additional pressure on the Russian war economy. The declaration states that the moment is opportune for new measures against Moscow, including sanctions targeting revenues from energy exports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the meeting that there is agreement among the G7 leaders that Russia is not currently winning the war and that it is necessary to increase political and economic pressure on the Kremlin in order to force Moscow into serious peace negotiations.
The summit in Evian is taking place at a time of heightened diplomatic activity around possible negotiations to end the war, while European countries seek to preserve a united front of support for Ukraine and ensure the continuation of American involvement in the process.
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