G7 leaders back Ukraine, plan greater pressure on Russia

The G7 leaders also welcomed the preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran, which Trump signed on the eve of the summit, and said they are ready to contribute to its implementation.

G7 leaders said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, ​and agreed to increase sanctions on Russia, in a statement that underscores Kyiv’s growing leverage as it seeks peace talks with Moscow.