The G7 states decided on tightened sanctions against Russia at their summit in the French town of Évian. The aim is to increase pressure on Moscow and end the Ukraine war.
In a joint statement the heads of state and government announced that sanctions would also be tightened in the oil and gas sector. They also agreed to expand deliveries of long-range weapons and air defense systems to Ukraine.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism after the talks. He had seen US President Donald Trump as cooperative and spoke of a "day of hope" that could open a chance for peace for the first time.
Further support for Ukraine includes aid for the coming winter as well as the examination of licenses to increase military production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended as a guest.
