By SCM REPORTER
G7 LEADERS have pledged “unwavering support” for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, backing a bold new peace push led by US President Donald Trump.
In a defiant joint statement released today, the world’s most powerful economies confirmed they are getting behind Trump’s efforts to drag both sides to the negotiating table to end the bloody conflict.
The summit, marking four years since the 2022 invasion, signalled a shift in strategy. While reaffirming Ukraine’s “right to exist” and its sovereignty, the G7 leaders made it clear that the focus has moved toward a direct diplomatic showdown.
”We express our continued support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve these objectives by initiating a peace process,” the statement read.
However, the group warned that a lasting deal rests on the shoulders of the two warring nations, stating: “Only Ukraine and Russia, working together in good faith negotiations, can reach a peace agreement.”
Beyond the diplomatic posturing, the G7 has been busy shipping a massive “power boost” to Kyiv to survive a brutal winter. Since January, the “Coalition of the Willing” has delivered:
2,500+ Power generators
A fleet of transformers, turbines, and boilers
€500 Million in new pledges to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The move aims to protect the Ukrainian energy grid from total collapse and prepare for a long-term recovery once the guns fall silent.
The leaders also raised the alarm over nuclear safety, vowing to fast-track the rehabilitation of the Chornobyl containment arch to prevent a “radiological incident” that could poison the entire continent.
In a heartbreaking plea, the G7 also demanded the “immediate, safe and unconditional” return of Ukrainian children who have been separated from their families during the fighting.
The G7 (Group of Seven) consists of the UK, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. This statement marks a pivotal moment in the conflict that began on February 24, 2022.
After four years of grueling trench warfare and international sanctions, the 2026 summit highlights a “Coalition of the Willing” approach.
This strategy combines heavy-duty security guarantees for Ukraine with a desperate push for a negotiated settlement, spearheaded by the White House.
The mention of the “European Bank for Reconstruction and Development” underscores that the West is already looking past the war toward the trillion-pound cost of rebuilding the nation.
