Leaders of the G7 nations have agreed to intensify pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging Moscow to reach a peace agreement.
The decision was announced during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined discussions with leaders of the world’s major economies.
According to a French diplomatic source, G7 leaders agreed to strengthen sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas sectors as part of efforts to increase pressure on Moscow.
“Leaders decided today to increase the pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil,” the source said.
The summit also marked a key meeting between Zelensky and Trump. While Trump has previously sought dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he appeared to signal growing frustration over the prolonged conflict.
“Russia should make a deal,” Trump said after meeting Zelensky, describing the war as a costly and unnecessary conflict that has resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
“The whole thing is ridiculous. So, yeah, I’m going to do whatever I can,” he added.
Zelensky welcomed the support from G7 leaders, stating that Ukraine’s priorities remain strengthening air defence systems, securing assistance for the winter months, and increasing pressure on Russia.
“It’s great that everybody understands that Russia is not winning, and we have to push Putin to end this war,” Zelensky said during talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The Ukrainian leader also called for a “decisive and substantive” response from the G7 following recent Russian missile and drone attacks that killed at least 11 people and damaged infrastructure in Kyiv.
Meanwhile, several G7 countries announced additional sanctions against Russia.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new package of sanctions targeting Russian-linked entities, including vessels involved in transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG).
“Working with our G7 allies, we will continue to increase the pressure on Putin and his circle of collaborators until Russia’s war machine is brought to a halt and peace returns to our continent,” Starmer said.
Canada also announced sanctions against 160 entities linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” which has been used to bypass Western restrictions on Russian exports.
In addition to Ukraine, discussions at the summit focused on developments in the Middle East, particularly Iran. Trump reiterated that the United States’ primary concern remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and warned of severe consequences if Tehran pursued such capabilities.
The three-day G7 Summit concludes on Wednesday, with further discussions expected on global security, economic stability, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts.