Ukrainian foreign minister sees positive shift in tone in G7 statement on Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has noted a positive shift in tone and evaluations in the G7 leaders' latest statement on Ukraine.
Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Sybiha noted that the Ukrainian side welcomes the G7's resolute statement, which outlines new steps to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
Quote: "I want to particularly note the positive change of tone and evaluations, as well as their closer alignment between Ukraine and our G7 allies. We welcome such unity and strength. G7 once again proves that the world's strongest democracies stand united with Ukraine and are committed to restoring comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine."
More details: Ukraine's foreign minister added that this is an important signal of support that Ukraine highly values.
He also said Ukraine is grateful to the G7 for its willingness to take concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities, its air defence and energy resilience, as well as to tighten sanctions against Russia.
"While Russia shows no willingness to engage in good-faith diplomacy, the available leverage needs to be used to finally bring it to the negotiating table," he concluded.
Background:
- In their statement following the summit, G7 leaders said they are willing to consider the possibility of granting licences for the production of interceptor missiles directly in Ukraine.
- In addition, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that all the G7 countries see no willingness from Russia to end the war and believe that sanctions should be used to force it to the negotiating table.
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