G7 presses Trump to sustain military aid for Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing troops in the Ukraine war, a statement that conflicts with U.S. intelligence assessments. At the same time, the G7 summit in Évian, France, concluded with leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan reaffirming "unwavering support" for Ukraine’s sovereignty and pledging to speed up delivery of advanced weapons and financial assistance.

G7 officials publicly urged Trump to uphold the commitments made at previous NATO meetings, warning that a U.S. pullback could weaken the Western alliance and embolden Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron positioned himself as a mediator, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stressed the importance of continued aid for Ukraine’s defence and for global stability. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office expressed concern that delays in U.S. assistance could undermine Kyiv’s counter‑offensive, which requires billions of dollars each month.

Analysts note that the dispute could have broader implications for the cohesion of the post‑Cold‑War security architecture, with the G7 considering economic pressure on U.S. entities that hinder aid deliveries.