G7 united on need to force Putin to end war via sanctions – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that all G7 countries see no willingness on Russia's part to end the war and believe it must be compelled to negotiate through sanctions.
Source: Zelenskyy in comments to journalists in an audio comment following his participation in the G7 leaders' meeting on the Russo-Ukrainian war, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to Zelenskyy, it was clear at the meeting that all G7 countries support Ukraine.
"In my view, it is a very important signal that all G7 countries – and this was confirmed today throughout our summit – fully support Ukraine. All countries condemned the strikes on civilian infrastructure, on our people, on the [Kyiv Pechersk] Lavra. I showed some photographs of the strikes, the fires and our people heroically putting out the blaze. Everyone condemns [the strikes]," Zelenskyy said.
He emphasised that all G7 leaders "do not truly understand the logic of the leader of aggressive Russia".
"Everyone believes that, in any case, the war must be stopped. That is logical. Everyone believes that… Putin does not want to end [the war], but he must be forced – primarily through sanctions. This is what all countries said," the Ukrainian leader stressed.
He added that "the entire G7 will also work to strengthen our defence".
Background:
- Zelenskyy also said G7 countries will help Ukraine get through the winter if the war with Russia continues.
- During talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Zelenskyy discussed obtaining licences to produce anti-ballistic systems and missiles.
- On social media, Zelenskyy posted photos of his meeting with Trump.
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