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G7, Trump: ‘A great success’. Leaders: ‘New impetus for Ukraine and pressure on Moscow’

G7 leaders: global economic uncertainty has increased the risks to growth. Russian raids overnight in Zaporizhzhia: one dead and seven injured

17 June 2026

URSULA VON DER LEYEN PRESIDENTE COMMISSIONE EUROPEA, VOLODYMYR ZELENS'KYJ ZELENSKY PRESIDENTE DELL'UCRAINA, ANTONIO COSTA PRESIDENTE CONSIGLIO EUROPEO VERTICE G7 2026 7146

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“The G7 was a great success.” Donald Trump wrote this on Truth, claiming that the topic the leaders wanted to discuss most “is the fact that Iran will not have nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened immediately”.

G7 leaders: global economic uncertainty has increased the risks to growth

‘We, the Heads of State and Government of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation with a view to promoting economic growth, resilience and development for shared prosperity. To this end, we aim to address the challenges and risks facing the global economy and to strengthen dialogue with our international partners. The G7 partner countries – Egypt, Kenya and the Republic of Korea – also endorse this statement”: this is stated in one of the joint declarations issued by the G7 leaders in Evian. ‘Whilst the global economy is already grappling with the lingering effects of pre-existing shocks and structural transformations affecting global trade and investment,’ the text continues, ‘we recognise that global economic uncertainty has heightened the risks to growth. Pressures on supply chains for energy, agricultural inputs and fertilisers have intensified, affecting businesses, farmers and households around the world, particularly in the most vulnerable countries.”

Following yesterday’s trilateral meeting between Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in Evian – during which the US President said that ‘Russia must reach an agreement’ and, for his part, will do everything in his power to facilitate a peaceful solution – the other G7 leaders also commented on the situation between Kyiv and Moscow.

“We are ‘united in our unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity’,” they said in a statement released overnight. “We reaffirm our solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who are suffering as a result of attacks on their critical infrastructure and cultural heritage. We commend Ukraine for its resilience and the progress made on the battlefield in recent months, and we emphasise that there is now a new momentum”, the statement continued.

For these reasons, “we agree to increase the supply of air defence capabilities, additional systems and interceptors, as well as long-range capabilities”.

The statement goes on to emphasise ‘the importance of energy resilience, based on the needs and priorities expressed by the Ukrainian authorities’. The G7 leaders therefore agree to ‘provide further support to help the country get through the coming winter’.

The “Big Seven” have also pledged “to increase pressure on Russia’s war economy”. “In this context,” the statement reads, “we will strengthen our sanctions, including those targeting the oil and gas sectors”. “We consider this to be the right time to proceed with further measures, as President Trump has secured an agreement that we support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz”, they conclude.

G7, Starmer incontra Zelensky a margine del vertice

Zelensky: ‘I have spoken with Trump and Macron; significant changes are on the horizon’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this evening that he had ‘just spoken with US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron’. On X, Zelensky wrote that ‘it was an important coordination conversation that could lead to significant changes’.

Zelensky added that “we have reviewed the outcomes of our talks at the G7 summit” and said he was “grateful to President Trump for the attention he has given to Ukraine and for his willingness to help bring about peace”.

Furthermore, he added, “I am grateful to Emmanuel for the excellent organisation of the summit and for our consistent and robust joint efforts”. Together, he added, “we are working to strengthen Ukraine, our cooperation and our diplomatic prospects. We need peace. And we are doing everything we can to bring it closer.”

Russian raids on Zaporizhzhia

Meanwhile, the Russian armed forces have carried out five air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, resulting in one death and seven injuries. This is reported by Ukrainska Pravda, citing Ivan Fedorov, head of the oblast’s military administration, and the Ukrainian National Police. A school, a shopping centre and a residential building were damaged. “Following the enemy attack, fires broke out in a residential building and a shopping centre,” Fedorov reported, adding that one person had been killed. The building housing Zaporizhzhia National University was damaged, with its windows shattered by the shockwave.

EU: ‘First tranche of 3.2 billion to Ukraine next week’

“The leaders will discuss continued support for Ukraine, in particular the work on implementing the support loan for Ukraine, with the first tranche of 3.2 billion euros due to be disbursed as early as next week. This follows the twentieth package of sanctions and recent positive developments regarding the accession process for both Ukraine and Moldova”. This was stated by the EU Trade Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, speaking during the debate on preparations for tomorrow’s European Council at the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg.

Moscow: 201 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions since yesterday evening

Ukrainian forces have launched 201 drones at around fifteen Russian regions, including the Moscow region, and at occupied Crimea since yesterday evening. This was reported by the Moscow Ministry of Defence, which stated that all the drones had been intercepted.

NATO, Rutte: ‘US confirms aid to Kyiv, but Europe is footing the bill’

The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with essential military aid, including weapons systems that only Washington can supply, but the bulk of the funding will be provided by its European allies and Canada. This was stated by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, commenting on Western support for Kyiv and the message conveyed by the G7 statement.

‘The key point – and I believe this is already evident from today’s G7 statement – is that the Western world, all NATO allies, are fully committed to ensuring that Ukraine maintains its position in the struggle against Russia, is able to defend itself and, when peace negotiations take place, can approach them from a position of strength,” commented Rutte.

The Secretary-General explained that Washington had been ‘very clear’ in confirming its willingness to continue providing essential assistance to Kyiv, including Patriot air defence systems and interceptors, which are vital for protecting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. However, he added, the substantial funding required to support Ukraine will be provided by European allies and Canada.