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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says G7 leaders discussed further sanctions on Russia

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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· Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Zelenskiy: G7 Leaders Discuss Additional Sanctions on Russia in Ukraine War

G7 Summit Outcomes and Ukraine Conflict Updates

G7 Leaders' Stance on Russia's Position in Ukraine

KYIV, June 16 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Group of Seven leaders had agreed at a summit in France that Russia was not winning its war in Ukraine, and had discussed additional sanctions to bring Moscow to the negotiating table.

Zelenskiy's Remarks at Reuters NEXT Europe Summit

Potential Impact of Winter on Russia

Speaking by video link in an interview at the Reuters NEXT Europe summit in London, Zelenskiy said Russia would face a very difficult winter - amid escalating Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure - if a peace deal was not reached before then.

U.S. Support for Ukraine's Air Defence

Trump's Response to Missile Supply Requests

Zelenskiy said that U.S. President Donald Trump had responded very positively to his request to increase supplies of air defence missiles to Ukraine.

Further Information and Coverage

View the Reuters Next live broadcast of the World Stage here, and read full coverage here.

(Writing by Daniel Flynn; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • G7 leaders concurred Russia is not prevailing in Ukraine and considered additional sanctions to compel dialogue (investing.com)
  • Zelenskiy warned Russia could face a harsh winter if no peace deal is reached before then (investing.com)
  • Trump responded ‘very positively’ to Zelenskiy’s appeal for increased U.S. air defence missile support (m.investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did G7 leaders discuss regarding Russia at the summit?
G7 leaders discussed the possibility of imposing further sanctions on Russia to pressure it into negotiating an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
What impact could the sanctions have on Russia?
The sanctions are intended to make the upcoming winter more difficult for Russia, especially if no peace deal is reached, due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
How did U.S. President Trump respond to Ukraine's requests?
President Trump responded positively to President Zelenskiy's request to increase the supply of air defence missiles to Ukraine.
Where did President Zelenskiy make his remarks?
President Zelenskiy spoke via video link at the Reuters NEXT Europe summit held in London.

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