Germany's Merz praises G7's Ukraine pledge, citing new transatlantic unity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the G7's joint declaration as a success, marking a new tone for transatlantic unity, particularly in supporting Ukraine and imposing fresh sanctions on Russia.

German Chancellor ​Friedrich Merz ‌hailed the ​G7's joint declaration of support for Ukraine ‌and for fresh sanctions against Russia a success that marks a new ‌tone particularly for transatlantic unity.

"This is ‌the first time since (U.S.) President Trump took office that we have issued a ⁠joint ​declaration ⁠at a G7 summit and found common ⁠language on the major foreign and ​security policy issues of our time. ⁠I consider that a real success," ⁠said Merz ​on the sidelines of the Group of Seven meeting ⁠in Evian-les-Bains.

"This sets a new tone, including ⁠regarding ⁠transatlantic unity and resolve," he added.