The Summit (USA, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, Canada) agreed to proceed with the imposition of tougher sanctions on the ongoing , according to the final communique of the Evian summit, on .
The G7 leaders in their joint communique also promised to increase deliveries of long-range weapons and air defense “capabilities” to Ukraine’s military.
The text speaks of “new momentum” and “Ukrainian progress” on the battlefields “in recent months.”
“Now is the right time”
According to the announcement, the leaders believe that this is the “right time” to take additional measures against Moscow,
Aid to Ukraine in weapons and energy
As well as supporting Kiev’s military with arms and ammunition, the G7 also promised energy assistance to Ukraine so that the country can cope “next winter”, despite the Russian military targeting power stations and the distribution network.
Macron: “Strategic Awakening”
French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit’s host, called it a “moment of strategic awakening” and spoke in an Instagram video of “victories” in support of Ukraine.
Mertz: “Day of Hope”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of a “day of hope” and a “chance for (restoring) peace”, pointing to US President Donald Trump’s statement that it was time for Russia to “make a deal” with Ukraine to end the conflict.
