G7 Summit in France backs Ukraine, welcomes US‑Iran peace deal

Leaders of the Group of Seven gathered in Evian‑les‑Bains, France, to issue a joint declaration that reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and pledged additional air‑defence systems, winter energy assistance and intensified sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas revenues. The summit also welcomed the preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a step toward preventing a nuclear weapon and restoring commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions focused on reducing Western dependence on China for critical minerals and on diversifying global energy supply routes. U.S. President Donald Trump arrived for a working session, joking “I’m the boss,” before meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urging Russia to negotiate a settlement. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the talks, with participation from other G7 members including the United Kingdom and Canada, who announced new sanctions targeting Russian‑linked entities and shipping networks.