The leaders of the countries of the Group of 7 (G7) issued a joint statement following yesterday’s session of the Evian summit, in which they declare their “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” despite initial concerns about the stance of Donald Trump and Washington’s position during yesterday’s talks.
In the statement issued overnight, the G7 leaders praised the resilience and progress made by Ukraine on the front lines in recent months and emphasize that a new dynamic has now taken shape.
To support and accelerate this new momentum, the G7 leaders agreed to increase supplies to Ukraine with air defense systems and additional weapon systems and interception systems, as well as long-range capabilities.
They also declare their intention to extend licenses to Kyiv to enable an increase in weapons production in Ukraine.
“We are committed to increasing pressure on the Russian war economy. In this context, we will strengthen our sanctions, including in the oil and natural gas sectors,” the text of the statement states.
The text concludes with the praise for Trump that is essential at this time: “We believe this is the right time to move forward with additional measures, since President Trump has reached an agreement—which we support— to open the Strait of Hormuz.”
However, the consensus among the 7 on the position to increase military support for Kyiv and pressure on Moscow reflects the strengthening of Ukraine’s military and diplomatic position in recent times.
Today, G7 leaders will discuss the issues of critical minerals and global economic inequalities.
France is pressing its partners to issue a communiqué on critical minerals that will include measures to reduce the West’s on China and to shield investors from countermeasures and dumping, according to diplomatic sources.
Regarding the issue of global economic inequalities, the talks will focus on international trade imbalances and “predatory competition”—primarily by China.
“China produces too much, the U.S. consumes too much, and the Europeans invest too little,” is how the French side summarizes the current state of global economic inequalities.
