INTERNATIONAL — June 17, 2026
G7 Leaders Pledge Increased Military Aid to Ukraine and New Sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the allies agree Russia is not winning the war and must enter peace talks, while noting discussions on battlefield conditions and expressing readiness to meet China's leader.
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G7 leaders gathered in France have announced plans to strengthen military aid to Ukraine and impose additional sanctions on Russia. The move follows reduced tensions after a US-Iran agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which the leaders said has created conditions for greater economic pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said G7 allies agree that Russia is not winning the war and must be brought to peace talks. He noted that discussions covered the battlefield situation, potential negotiations with Russia, recent attacks, Russian casualties and the state of the Russian economy.
Zelenskyy stated that all G7 leaders agree Russian President Vladimir Putin must stop the war. He added that many people in Russia now conclude the conflict cannot be won and should end.
Zelenskyy welcomed the prospect of accelerating Ukraine's European Union membership while noting that some leaders prefer a step-by-step process. He also said he is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war.
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