The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed to increase financial and material assistance to Ukraine for the winter of 2026-2027. At the same time, the foreign ministers supported the idea of mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea as a first step towards a peaceful settlement.
This is stated in the joint G7 declaration released on November 11 following the meeting of foreign ministers in Paris on November 9-10.
The participants of the meeting confirmed their support for Ukraine's energy security and decided to increase assistance necessary for the stable operation of infrastructure during the winter period. However, the specific amounts of additional funding, terms of equipment supply, and contributions of individual countries are not specified in the declaration.
Separately, the G7 emphasized the need to agree on funding for Ukraine's urgent needs in 2027 and subsequent years. The ministers acknowledged that partners need to coordinate their financial decisions for this purpose.
In the diplomatic part of the statement, the G7 countries supported negotiations under U.S. mediation and called for a full, comprehensive, and mutual ceasefire. They identified the cessation of attacks on energy facilities and in the Black Sea as a first step towards such a settlement. According to the ministers, this would help reduce disruptions to electricity, heating, water supply, and food.
At the same time, this refers to the position of the G7 countries, not to an already reached agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The declaration also emphasizes that European countries should participate in negotiations regarding the future security system of Europe.
The Group of Seven countries confirmed their readiness to continue supplying Ukraine with air defense systems, interceptor missiles, and long-range weapons, as well as to provide licenses for expanding Ukrainian defense production.
Another area of joint work remains strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia. Partners plan to pay special attention to vessels of the Russian shadow fleet, insurers, oil traders, and intermediaries who facilitate circumvention of restrictions.
The ministers also supported international efforts to restore the damaged protective arch of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The corresponding donor conference took place on November 9 in Paris with the participation of France, Ukraine, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Based on materials from: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France - joint G7 declaration of November 11, 2026
