G7 Summit in France sees US shift on Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia

Leaders of the G7 gathered in Evian, France, where they agreed to intensify pressure on Russia by expanding sanctions on its oil and gas exports and boosting defense aid to Ukraine. President Donald Trump announced a change in his stance, saying he would "do everything I can" to help end the war and pledged tougher measures against Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the summit, and the United Kingdom pledged to supply enriched uranium for Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. The European members also discussed AI safety, critical mineral dependence on China, and plans for a secure‑port network to combat drug trafficking.

The summit marked a rare moment of unity among the G7 after months of division, with German leader Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron noting the deeper US commitment to counter‑Russian aggression.