The G7 defence ministers have pledged their full support to Ukraine, including military assistance in the short and long term. The ministers also expressed their backing for Kyiv’s path to Nato membership, despite reluctance from some western allies. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” to end the war with Russia includes a formal invitation to join Nato, which France’s foreign minister has pledged to support. However, this plan has received mixed reactions from western allies, with US backing seen as crucial. Ukraine’s air-defence units were in operation to repel a new Russian air attack on Kyiv, while officials reported Ukraine launching drones targeting Moscow and western Russia. The involvement of North Korean soldiers in the conflict has raised concerns, with US defence secretary Lloyd Austin expressing worry about the potential deployment of North Korean troops to the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, Britain’s foreign secretary raised concerns about China’s support of Russia in the war against Ukraine and urged Chinese firms to prevent supplying equipment to Russia’s military. The international community continues to closely monitor the escalating situation in Ukraine and the involvement of various foreign actors in the conflict.
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G7 Defense Ministers Promise Strong Support for Ukraine in War Briefing
