Zelenskyy says G7 leaders at France summit pledged more assistance for Ukraine’s air defenses, energy supply

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Group of Seven leaders attending a summit in France pledged additional assistance aimed at protecting Ukraine and sustaining key infrastructure as Russia’s war continues. In remarks reported by PBS NewsHour, Zelenskyy described the commitments as focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses, ensuring the country’s energy supply, and coordinating additional economic measures against Russia.

According to the report, Zelenskyy said the G7 leaders also committed to stepping up international economic pressure on Moscow. The effort, as described, is intended to constrain Russia’s ability to finance and sustain the conflict, while reinforcing Ukraine’s capacity to maintain civilian and critical services under attack.

Zelenskyy’s remarks tied the pledges to immediate security needs, with air defenses highlighted as a priority. He also emphasized energy supply, citing the importance of keeping electricity and related systems functioning for hospitals, households, and industry. The report framed these commitments as “vital help” discussed during the summit’s diplomatic sessions.

The Group of Seven comprises major advanced economies, and the summit setting matters for how decisions are translated into funding, procurement, and policy coordination. Zelenskyy’s statement described a package of efforts that would combine military assistance elements, infrastructure support, and coordinated economic steps, with the aim of improving resilience as Ukraine confronts ongoing strikes.

The PBS report did not specify the size, timing, or exact form of the additional assistance. It also did not outline the precise policy tools the G7 members planned to deploy beyond the general reference to increased economic pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine’s air defenses and energy needs.

Zelenskyy’s comments add to a broader pattern of public engagement by Ukrainian officials during major international forums, where they seek to maintain momentum for external support and align international policy approaches. For Ukrainian authorities and affected communities, the next step is typically implementation, including how assistance is delivered, how air-defense assets are integrated, and what measures are taken to safeguard energy infrastructure.

For the G7 countries, the statements point to ongoing budget and regulatory decisions that accompany security aid and sanctions or economic countermeasures. While Zelenskyy framed the pledges as commitments made by leaders at the summit, the report indicates that specific details would depend on further announcements and intergovernmental processes after the summit concludes.