Leaders of G7 countries pledge to support Ukraine

The meeting took place under the chair of the Chancellor of Germany, the country is the rotating chair of the Group of 7 countries with the world’s leading industrial development (G7).

The meeting between leaders of G7 countries with the President Ukraine was held the day before Russia held its annual Victory Day Celebration, marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

Immediately after the talks, the leaders of the G7 countries agreed to issue a joint statement to reinforce new economic sanctions against individuals and entities believed to be financially supporting Russia’s military campaign. in Ukraine.

G7 countries will eliminate or ban imports Russian oilin addition to restricting the export of many input materials to Russian industries such as furniture products, engines, boilers, ventilation equipment, etc. Russia’s access to goods and revenues could support the country’s military capabilities.

G7 leaders held a video conference on May 8. (Photo: Reuters)

For Ukraine, the G7 countries pledged financial support and new military weapons for this country. The UK will give Ukraine $1.6 billion, a new support package that includes a radar system to deal with Russian artillery, GPS jammers and night vision goggles. The US pledged to send more artillery shells, counter-reaction radars and jamming equipment to Ukraine.

Before the G7 leaders’ talks, the G7 Finance Ministers said in April that they had provided and pledged to join the international community in providing Ukraine with more than $24 billion in additional assistance in 2022 and after that time.

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