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The summit that brings together the world’s most industrialized countries in Germany had a new day where the most outstanding note was the virtual participation of Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelenski, to whom the G7 leaders promised the support “that he needs”, including heavy weapons . Meanwhile, they announced more restrictions on Russian products, targeting their defense system. The meeting also addressed the issue of energy transition.
This Monday, June 27, the summit of the club of the seven great powers (United States, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany), and to which five other nations with development potential are invited, had its second day , in which the Ukrainian head of state, Volodymyr Zelensky, intervened remotely.
Ukraine’s president was promised “unlimited support” from Western powers. With virtually closed doors, Zelensky was the main focus of the session.
The new agreement for military supplies for kyiv is aimed at anti-aircraft defense systems. The White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, confirmed that they will send “advanced” medium and long-range anti-aircraft implements, along with artillery and radar.
Among the requests made by Ukraine are collaboration to rebuild the areas of the country that have been destroyed by the effects of the war and a strategy to circumvent the blockade on wheat exports.
While Zelensky warned of the dangers that the fighting would not end before winter, when low temperatures would complicate resistance attempts.
New sanctions against Russia
In a statement made by the German presidency of the G7, the leaders detailed that the intention to extend the horizons of punishments targets “key technologies and industries”. “We will continue to explore new ways to isolate Russia,” they added.
The seven great powers urged Moscow to free the corridors so that Ukrainian grain exports can resume normally and to organize the return of Ukrainians deported by the invading troops.
“As G7 we stand united on the side of Ukraine and will continue our support. For this, we all have to make tough but necessary decisions. Thank you, (Volodymir) Zelensky, for your participation today. We will continue to increase the pressure on Putin. This war has to come.” to an end,” German Chancellor Olaf Sholz said in a tweet.
Ace @G7 we stand united on Ukraine’s side and will continue our support. For this, we all have to take tough but necessary decisions. Thank you, @ZelenskyyUa, for your participation today. We will continue to increase pressure on Putin. This war has come to an end. #G7GER pic.twitter.com/avuvN5auPB
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) June 27, 2022
According to US sources, the new sanctions will be to affect the Russian defense sector. Washington has already announced that it expanded more than 570 categories of Russian products.
The energy transition on the table
This Monday, the way in which the G7 countries plan to tackle climate change was also addressed, and the need to establish a transition towards carbon neutrality in a “clean and fair” manner was put on the table.
At the summit, they agreed to implement reforms that deepen the decarbonization of economies and guarantee universal access to affordable and sustainable energy.
Among the intentions is a commitment to explore methods to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to expand production from renewable sources and energy efficiency.
They advanced in the intention to negotiate with Indonesia, India, Senegal and Vietnam to reform their energy policy and decarbonize their systems. While they will contribute with Argentina to reach zero emissions in 2050.
with EFE
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