G7 Leaders Pledge Support for Ukraine Amid U.S. Policy Shift

 Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine during a summit in Canada on Sunday, addressing concerns over a potential reduction in U.S. support under President Donald Trump. The meeting, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who joined virtually to discuss Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Trump’s early departure from the summit to address escalating tensions between Israel and Iran sparked unease, particularly after his administration paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine in March 2025 to pressure Kyiv into peace talks with Moscow. The G7 leaders—representing Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the EU—pledged €25 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2025, focusing on energy infrastructure and humanitarian relief. “Ukraine’s fight is our fight,” said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, announcing new sanctions on Russian banks. Germany and France committed to supplying additional air defense systems, while Japan offered technical assistance for reconstruction.

Zelenskyy thanked the G7 but urged faster delivery of promised weapons, citing Russian advances in Donetsk. “Every delay costs lives,” he said. The summit’s joint statement condemned Russia’s “brutal war” and called for a ceasefire, though Trump’s absence from the statement raised questions about U.S. commitment. Analysts warn that a fragmented G7 could weaken Ukraine’s position, especially if Trump pursues direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by CBS News.

Public reaction on social media was polarized, with some praising the G7’s unity and others accusing Trump of abandoning allies. The summit underscored the delicate balance of maintaining transatlantic cooperation amid shifting U.S. priorities, with Ukraine’s future hanging in the balance.