G7 leaders (US, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, Canada) agreed to proceed to impose tougher sanctions on Russia because of the continuing war in Ukraine, confirms the final announcement of the meeting of Evian in France.
The text also promises an increase in delivery of long-range weapons and "possibilities" of anti-aircraft defence to the Ukrainian army.
The text mentions 'new momentum' and 'Ukraine progress' in the fields of fighting 'in the last few months'.
According to the announcement, leaders consider this to be the "right moment" to take additional measures against Moscow, following the US-Iran agreement providing for the opening of the strategic close of Hormuz.
In addition to supporting the provision of weapons and ammunition to the Kiev army, G7 also promised assistance to Ukraine in the field of energy, so that the country could cope "the next winter", despite the Russian army targeting power stations and the distribution network.
French President Emanuel Macron, the session's host, described it as "a moment of strategic awakening" and spoke on video he made public via Instagram for "nicks" in support of Ukraine.
German chancellor Friedrich Murch spoke of "a day of hope" and "a possibility of (retrieving) peace", pointing out the statement by American President Donald Trump, according to which it is time for Russia "to conclude an agreement" with Ukraine to end the conflict.