G7 Summit: Aligning Sanctions and Support for Ukraine

The forthcoming G7 meeting in Canada will focus on how the EU and U.S. can align their sanctions against Russia. A German official emphasized the significance of keeping the U.S. engaged with Ukraine. Realism in military and financial support is needed to maintain effective assistance.

The upcoming Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Canada is set to navigate the complexities of EU-U.S. alignment on sanctions imposed on Russia, a German government official stated on Thursday. The summit holds particular importance for Ukraine as it seeks to drive the sanctions debate forward.

Key concerns include ensuring continuous military and financial assistance for Ukraine, with the emphasis on maintaining U.S. involvement. "Realism is essential," the official articulated, highlighting the importance of current American contributions and services to Ukraine.

The official noted that if the status quo is preserved, with ongoing pivotal American support, the international response will remain robust.

(With inputs from agencies.)