Sunday, June 26, 2022

G-7 Leaders Commit To Indefinitely Support Ukraine

US President Joe Biden attends a working lunch with other G7 leaders to discuss shaping the global economy at the Yoga Pavilion, Schloss Elmau in Kuren, Germany, on Jun 26, 2022. (Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS)  

Bloomberg: G-7 Latest: Leaders to Commit to Indefinite Support for Ukraine 

 (Bloomberg) -- Group of Seven leaders will commit to providing indefinite support to Ukraine for its defense against Russia’s invasion, according to the text of a draft statement from their summit in Bavaria. 

“We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support and stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” the text of a draft statement seen by Bloomberg said. The wording is important because members of the alliance are concerned about the war dragging on and some, including Germany and France, have hinted that they may be more open to the idea of a negotiated cease-fire.  

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Update #1: G7 leaders agree to support Ukraine indefinitely – Bloomberg (RT)  

Update #2: G7 Foreign Ministers assure Ukraine of military assistance for as long as necessary (Ukrinform)  

WNU Editor: The G-7's commitment to support Ukraine is there, but there is a problem when it comes to providing weapons and ammunition. Most countries no longer have the stockpiles to send to Ukraine.

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