Leaders of the G7 on Tuesday reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty amid Russia’s war, as it enters its fifth year.
They also expressed continued support for President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve the objectives of the peace process, involving direct discussions between the warring parties.
The G7 noted the Coalition of the Willing’s provision of reliable security guarantees to Ukraine, saying Kyiv and Moscow can reach a peace agreement by working together in good-faith negotiations.
The statement highlighted the work of G7 members and other partners to deliver substantial financial and in-kind support to Ukraine to help the nation get through the winter.
More than €500 million in new pledges have been made to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to purchase equipment to repair and protect the Ukrainian energy system.
Partners also plan the rehabilitation of the Chornobyl containment arch to prevent any radiological incident that would have serious humanitarian and environmental consequences for the entire continent.
Other efforts include ensuring the immediate and unconditional return of Ukrainian children to their families and communities, undertaken by the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Also on Tuesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a virtual meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside leaders of the Nordic Baltic countries, the EU, and Croatia.
The leaders committed to working together to achieve a just and lasting peace, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, reaffirming that “international borders must not be changed by force.”
A joint statement commended America’s intervention through peace negotiations and urged Russia to engage in the discussions in a meaningful way, and to agree to “a full, unconditional ceasefire.”
Ukraine was reassured of the Coalition of the Willing’s readiness to provide multi-layered security guarantees, as endorsed in Paris, including via the Multi-National Force for Ukraine, with the U.S. cooperation.
The coalition agreed to ramp up economic pressure on Russia through additional sanctions and by targeting the shadow fleet, financial and oil trading networks, and the Russian Military Industrial Complex.
The leaders condemned Russia’s assault on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure during the winter months and committed to delivering further assistance to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Noting the “grim toll that Russia has paid for minimal gains on the battlefield, suffering almost half a million casualties last year alone,” they hailed the recent successful Ukrainian counter-attacks to reclaim territory.
G7, Europe restate Ukraine backing as Russia’s war enters fifth year
