Key facts
- G7 leaders agreed to boost military support for Ukraine.
- G7 leaders agreed to intensify sanctions against Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended the G7 summit.
- President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. may reinstate oil sanctions on Russia.
- Canada imposed new sanctions on 162 Russian individuals, entities, and vessels.
- The new Canadian sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues.
- G7 leaders addressed security in the Strait of Hormuz.
- G7 leaders addressed tensions in the South China Sea.
- G7 leaders called for a coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations convened in Italy, agreeing to a joint declaration to boost military support for Ukraine and intensify sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended the summit, seeking increased aid for his country. President Donald Trump indicated that the U.S. may reinstate oil sanctions on Russia, a move that had been previously suspended to stabilize global energy prices. This potential increase in pressure on the Kremlin appears contingent on European support for Trump's Iran deal and assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Following the summit, Canada announced new sanctions on 162 Russian individuals, entities, and vessels, targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues. The G7 leaders also addressed security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz and tensions in the South China Sea. Additionally, the leaders called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging other countries to contribute resources to contain the virus.