G7 leaders to consider granting Ukraine licences to manufacture weapons, promise to assist with air defence
The G7 countries are ready to consider extending to Ukraine the licenses to manufacture Western weapons, says the statement of G7 leaders — the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Canada.
The countries also agreed to increase the delivery of air defence capacities, additional systems and interceptors, as well as long-range capabilities, “to support and accelerate this new momentum” on the battlefield observed in recent months.
The G7 leaders agreed to provide assistance in the energy sector so that Ukraine “can get through the coming winter”. The G7 also committed to increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy — tightening sanctions, particularly on the oil and gas sector.
Earlier, President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said that US President Donald Trump reacted “positively” to the issue of granting Ukraine missiles and licenses for the production of Western weapons.
“Production in the US isn’t as large as our needs. We need licences. We have various options. Manufacturing Patriot systems and missiles is difficult; I know this, I’ve had many meetings and discussions with companies, and I’m well versed in this subject. But we still want to increase production if they agree to this. And if President Trump supports this idea. He has been positive so far. And when President Trump is positive, I hope that means ‘yes’,” said Zelensky.
Despite this, he emphasised the importance of finding a European alternative to anti-ballistic weapons.
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