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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (C) meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and European Council President Antonio Costa (R) at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026. Vadim Ghirda/AP Photo
The Group of Seven (G7) has affirmed its support for Ukraine and committed to further sanctioning Russia, in a statement that underscored world leaders’ support for Kyiv.
G7 leaders said in a June 17 statement that they agreed to increase military support by delivering defense equipment, including long-range capabilities and interceptors.
Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.