June 17, 2026 1:33 PM
G7 leaders back Ukraine, plan greater pressure on Russia
G7 leaders said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase sanctions on Russia, in a statement that underscores Kyiv's growing leverage as it seeks peace talks with Moscow. The unity of the joint statement from the June 15-17 G7 summit in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains was notable as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has at times been hard to bring on board, particularly on the thorny issue of ho...