Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the commencement of substantive high-level meetings at the G7 summit in France, outlining the key defense and diplomatic priorities for the Ukrainian delegation. The head of state shared this update on his official Telegram channel. Held in the French town of Evian-les-Bains, the summit gathers the leaders of the world’s most advanced economies to address critical global challenges, with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine remaining at the top of the international agenda.
Zelenskyy emphasized that the G7 working groups and delegations are already actively engaged in security consultations. He expressed gratitude to the French presidency for hosting the event and highlighted the urgent need to bring the war to a swift and just conclusion. Ukraine’s primary objectives at the summit are twofold: securing immediate deliveries of advanced air defense systems and rallying international support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
The timing of this summit is crucial. Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian missile and drone strikes targeting its energy infrastructure and civilian centers. To counter this systematic terror, Kyiv is advocating for the deployment of additional Patriot and SAMP/T batteries. The G7 summit provides a strategic platform to lock in these commitments from Western allies.
Beyond military aid, the economic dimension of the summit is equally significant. Discussions are heavily focused on the utilization of frozen Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction efforts. G7 leaders are working toward finalizing a mechanism to leverage these assets, which would represent a massive economic blow to Moscow and provide Ukraine with a sustainable financial lifeline.
Furthermore, Zelenskyy’s bilateral meetings with global leaders aim to reinforce the coalition of democratic nations against authoritarian aggression. By promoting the Peace Formula, Ukraine seeks to prevent “frozen conflict” scenarios and ensure that any future peace framework is firmly rooted in international law and territorial integrity. The outcomes of the G7 summit in France are expected to shape the trajectory of Western support and Ukraine’s defensive capabilities for the coming year.