G7 commits to ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’ with pledge to offer more air defence – Europe live

Morning opening: G7 commits to 'unwavering support for Ukraine' Despite some early concerns about Donald Trump’s position, theG7 leaders meeting in France have agreed on a statement declaring their “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.” The statement, published overnight, says: “We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months and emphasise there is now a new momentum. To support and accelerate this
Trump says he is looking forward to a “very special” dinner with Macron as he wants to see the Palace of Versailles, because it “has a lot of gold.”
He then says he hopes Europe will “find its way,” as it is “having a lot of hard times” with energy and immigration.
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