The world’s seven largest advanced economies just drew another line in the sand. At their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, G7 leaders issued a joint statement on June 16-17 pledging to strengthen sanctions against Russia’s oil and gas sectors while ramping up military deliveries to Ukraine.
What happened at Evian
The joint statement committed G7 nations to enhanced military assistance for Ukraine, with specific emphasis on air defense systems and long-range capabilities.
Beyond sending hardware, the leaders also pledged to help Ukraine scale up its own domestic military production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the discussions and came away with what he characterized as a clear consensus. G7 leaders agreed that Russia is not winning the war, a framing that matters enormously for the diplomatic narrative heading into any eventual negotiations.
