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Omaha Steve

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Wed Jun 17, 2026, 11:52 AM 19 hrs ago

Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia [View all]

Source: AP

By HANNA ARHIROVA
Updated 9:41 AM CDT, June 17, 2026
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday his country has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia’s full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year.

Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow.

“The G7 Summit in France delivered important results for Ukraine. Most importantly, we agreed on additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense,” Zelenskyy, who attended the gathering, said on X.

“Our partners will ensure support for our defense and energy resilience,” he said, adding they will also introduce new sanctions on Russia.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-g7-summit-trump-zelenskyy-d2748517274f3c0da4641b08d16df255

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Well, 6 of them anyway.... Turbineguy 19 hrs ago #1
With no thanks to drumphf. electric_blue68 19 hrs ago #2
Good! ananda 18 hrs ago #3
The last barrage had hundreds of missiles and drones. maxsolomon 18 hrs ago #4
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