G7 Leaders Back Tougher Stance on Russia as Trump Shifts Line
Leaders also backed licences for Ukraine firms to make long-range missiles and air-defense systems as they seek to weaken Moscow’s war economy.
- On Wednesday, G7 leaders concluded their summit in Evian, France, establishing unified pressure on Russia as President Donald Trump signaled a firmer line against Moscow on Ukraine.
- The three-day meeting focused on pressuring Russia into peace through ramped-up sanctions, contrasting sharply with last year's summit when Trump walked out early on Ukraine discussions.
- Leaders agreed to "increase the pressure on the Russian war economy" by strengthening sanctions on Moscow's fossil fuel revenues and granting licenses for Ukrainian companies to produce long-range missiles.
- Tech executives including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Demis Hassabis of DeepMind attended to discuss AI risks, with leaders calling on firms to "develop and apply technology and systems" ensuring safe experiences.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the final statement a "success," saying "it was tough work but worth it" as the summit addressed escalating tensions over Ukraine and Iran.
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Trump and G7 leaders sent positive signal regarding granting of licenses to Ukraine for production of air defense systems,
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had received a positive response from the leaders of the G7, including U.S. President Donald Trump, regarding the granting of licenses to Ukraine for the production of air defense systems 19 june 2026
Trump gave his first positive signal regarding missile production licenses. US President Donald Trump gave positive signals of support for Ukraine at the G7 summit. This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Ukrinform. Zelenskyy discussed the results of his talks with Trump during a joint meeting with journalists in Kyiv with Honduran President Nasri Asfoura. "Strengthening Ukraine's air defen…
The President of Ukraine reported on the existence of "sufficiently powerful" instruments.
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