G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
G7 leaders agreed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and escalate sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas revenues, reversing Trump’s earlier shift away from the conflict. The group reaffirmed unwavering support for Kyiv, though tensions persist over US commitment. Macron and Zelensky discussed Trump’s stance during private talks. New measures target Russian energy exports funding Putin’s war.
What changed
G7 formally committed to expanded air defence aid and oil/gas sanctions—previously only signaled—while Trump signals potential US re-engagement after downplaying Ukraine.
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G7 vows Ukraine air defence boost, tighter Russia sanctions amid Trump pushback
confidence 96%G7 leaders agreed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and escalate sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas revenues, reversing Trump’s earlier shift away from the conflict. The group reaffirmed unwavering support for Kyiv, though tensions persist over US commitment. Macron and Zelensky discussed Trump’s stance during private talks. New measures target Russian energy exports funding Putin’s war.
What's confirmed:
- G7 leaders pledged to boost Ukraine’s air defences with new systems, marking a concrete step beyond prior verbal support.
- The group agreed to tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas revenues, directly targeting energy exports that fund Putin’s war in Ukraine.
- A joint G7 statement declared ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’ in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Trump stated he will ‘do whatever I can’ to assist Ukraine, signaling a shift from his earlier focus on the Iran deal.
- Macron and Zelensky were overheard discussing Trump’s stance on Ukraine during an unguarded moment at the summit.
- Sources confirm G7 allies are pressuring Trump to prioritise Ukraine amid reports he had deprioritised the conflict.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump may personally reimpose US sanctions on Russian oil, though no official announcement has been made.
- France is reportedly seeking to ‘exchange’ its support for the Iran deal with increased US aid to Ukraine, per diplomatic leaks.
- The G7 may unveil a ‘landmark’ weapons package for Ukraine, including long-range systems, though details remain unconfirmed.
- Zelensky privately urged G7 leaders to match pledges with immediate deliveries, per Ukrainian officials.