President Zelenskyy Welcomes G7 Summit Outcome on Air Defense for Ukraine

JAKARTA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said the G7 summit in France produced results that could strengthen support for his country amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

President Zelensky said on Telegram, the participants agreed on additional measures aimed at improving Ukraine's air defense capabilities as well as further steps to increase pressure on Russia.

"The G7 summit in France brought important results for Ukraine. Most importantly, we have agreed on additional strengthening of Ukraine's air defense," he said, launching Anadolu (17/6).

President Zelenskyy noted that international partners have pledged to continue to support Ukraine's security and energy security, adding that the summit helped build a common understanding among participants of the main challenges facing Ukraine and the steps needed to overcome them.

As previously reported, G7 leaders pledged on Wednesday to increase military support for Ukraine, including additional air defense systems and long-range capabilities.

In a joint statement issued at the end of the G7 summit in France, the leaders reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and pledged to increase pressure on Russia through additional sanctions, including measures targeting the country's oil and gas sector.

The leaders said they would accelerate the delivery of air defense capabilities, interceptors, and long-range capabilities to Ukraine and were ready to consider extending licenses to help increase Ukrainian military production.

"We agree to provide further support to help the country get through the upcoming winter," the statement said, referring to Ukraine's energy needs.

The G7 group also committed to increasing economic pressure on Moscow, saying additional sanctions were appropriate at a time when US President Donald Trump had secured an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping lane.