G7 leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, issued a joint declaration during their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, pledging to enhance military support for Ukraine and to intensify sanctions against Russia. The declaration, published shortly after midnight on Wednesday, states, "We, the Leaders of the G7, stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The leaders committed to increasing pressure on the Russian economy and strengthening sanctions, particularly in the oil and gas sectors. The declaration mentions that with the recent U.S.-Iran agreement, it is now more feasible to implement additional economic measures against Russia.
In addition to military support, the G7 leaders agreed to increase the delivery of air defense systems and consider extending military production licenses to Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron described the summit as a "strategic wake-up call," emphasizing that the decisions made were supported by all G7 members.
The declaration also highlighted the U.S.-Iran agreement and supported an international mission led by the U.K. and France to protect maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the leaders discussed the importance of alternative energy supply routes and recognized Canada's potential to enhance global energy capacity in the coming years.
The document also addressed concerns regarding China, opposing any unilateral actions that threaten the status quo in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait. In addition to geopolitical issues, the G7 leaders agreed on various thematic policy declarations, including global partnerships, cancer research, Ebola response coordination, drug trafficking, and migrant smuggling.