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Morning opening: G7 promises ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
Yakup Krupa
Despite some early concerns about Donald Trump’s stance, the G7 leaders, meeting in France, agreed on a statement declaring their “unwavering support for Ukraine” in defense of freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The following statements were included in the statement published at night:
“We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months, and Emphasize that there is now new momentum.
We agree to increase the delivery of air defense capabilities to support and accelerate this new momentum. additional systems and interceptors and long-range capabilities.
“We are also ready to consider extending the benefits of licenses to Ukraine, which will allow for an increase in Ukrainian military production.”
In a classic Trump-era move, the statement on Ukraine also includes some pointed praise to keep the US president on his side:
“We are committed to increasing the pressure on the Russian war economy. In this regard, we will strengthen our sanctions, including on the oil and gas sectors. We consider this moment right to continue additional measures. President Trump signed an agreement that we support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
I guess whatever works, right?
Leaders will continue their talks today by discussing economic growth and artificial intelligence; The second session will attract some attention as they will meet with the bosses of OpenAI and Anthropic.
Later tonight in France Emmanuel Macron He will host the US president at the Palace of Versailles on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the USA. An unusually enthusiastic Trump said last night that this was “the real deal” and that he was looking forward to it.
Separately, We will hear from NATO’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, this morning Before tomorrow’s meeting of the alliance’s defense ministers and less than a month before that dreaded Ankara summit, which will once again be all about keeping Trump on his side.
There’s a lot to cover today.
His Wednesday, June 17, 2026his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
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Morning opening: G7 pledges ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
Yakup Krupa
Despite some early concerns about Donald Trump’s stance, the G7 leaders, meeting in France, agreed on a statement declaring their “unwavering support for Ukraine” in defense of freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The following statements were included in the statement published at night:
“We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months, and Emphasize that there is now new momentum.
We agree to increase the delivery of air defense capabilities to support and accelerate this new momentum. additional systems and interceptors and long-range capabilities.
“We are also ready to consider extending the benefits of licenses to Ukraine, which will allow for an increase in Ukrainian military production.”
In a classic Trump-era move, the statement on Ukraine also includes some pointed praise to keep the US president on his side:
“We are committed to increasing the pressure on the Russian war economy. In this regard, we will strengthen our sanctions, including on the oil and gas sectors. We consider this moment right to continue additional measures. President Trump signed an agreement that we support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
I guess whatever works, right?
Leaders will continue their talks today by discussing economic growth and artificial intelligence; The second session will attract some attention as they will meet with the bosses of OpenAI and Anthropic.
Later tonight in France Emmanuel Macron He will host the US president at the Palace of Versailles on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the USA. An unusually enthusiastic Trump said last night that this was “the real deal” and that he was looking forward to it.
Separately, We will hear from NATO’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, this morning Before tomorrow’s meeting of the alliance’s defense ministers and less than a month before that dreaded Ankara summit, which will once again be all about keeping Trump on his side.
There’s a lot to cover today.
His Wednesday, June 17, 2026his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
