French Foreign Ministry spokesman says Ukraine at center of G7 leaders' talks
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2026年06月21日
(16 Jun 2026)
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Publier, France - 16 June 2026
1. G7 and Evian signs outside the press center for G7 summit
2. Close of G7 sign
3. French Foreign Ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux talking
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Pascal Confavreux, French Foreign Ministry spokesman :
"Ukraine was really central in the discussions this morning. There was a whole session dedicated to it with only the G7 leaders plus President Zelenskyy who came from Ukraine specifically for that, who had some moments to explain his position and to detail where his situation was both in terms of militarily but also in terms his economics and his budget. And so I think this was extremely valuable that he had all these times with all these leaders to explain where we are and where he can go."
5. Close of Confavreux speaking
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Pascal Confavreux, French Foreign Ministry spokesman :
"We see that there is a kind of consensus on the fact that Russia is on a stalemate on the ground, that it has lost more ground than it has gained in the last month, and everyone agrees on that. Everyone also paid tribute to the courage and the efficiency of the Ukrainian army. Everyone was also shocked by the attacks two nights ago by the Russians, and namely on one of the UNESCO sites, which was in Kyiv. So you could see this strong consensus."
7. Close of Evian sign
STORYLINE:
French Foreign Ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux said that Ukraine was at the center of G7 leaders' discussions on Tuesday morning.
Confavreux said that the talks enabled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to detail how Ukraine is faring militarily and economically.
"This was extremely valuable that he had all these times with all these leaders to explain where we are and where he can go," the spokesman said.
The diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said G7 leaders held “very fruitful” discussions on Ukraine during the session attended by Zelenskyy.
They also agreed on a common position to support Ukraine in its war against Russia by providing additional air defense capabilities and other means of protection, the diplomat said.
G7 leaders have agreed to increase pressure on Russia, including through sanctions targeting its oil and natural gas sectors, a French diplomat familiar with the summit talks said.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US plans to resume sanctions on Russian oil shipments.
Asked if he would reinstitute sanctions that were eased to help lower oil prices, Trump said the restrictions can resume as more oil moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
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RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Publier, France - 16 June 2026
1. G7 and Evian signs outside the press center for G7 summit
2. Close of G7 sign
3. French Foreign Ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux talking
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Pascal Confavreux, French Foreign Ministry spokesman :
"Ukraine was really central in the discussions this morning. There was a whole session dedicated to it with only the G7 leaders plus President Zelenskyy who came from Ukraine specifically for that, who had some moments to explain his position and to detail where his situation was both in terms of militarily but also in terms his economics and his budget. And so I think this was extremely valuable that he had all these times with all these leaders to explain where we are and where he can go."
5. Close of Confavreux speaking
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Pascal Confavreux, French Foreign Ministry spokesman :
"We see that there is a kind of consensus on the fact that Russia is on a stalemate on the ground, that it has lost more ground than it has gained in the last month, and everyone agrees on that. Everyone also paid tribute to the courage and the efficiency of the Ukrainian army. Everyone was also shocked by the attacks two nights ago by the Russians, and namely on one of the UNESCO sites, which was in Kyiv. So you could see this strong consensus."
7. Close of Evian sign
STORYLINE:
French Foreign Ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux said that Ukraine was at the center of G7 leaders' discussions on Tuesday morning.
Confavreux said that the talks enabled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to detail how Ukraine is faring militarily and economically.
"This was extremely valuable that he had all these times with all these leaders to explain where we are and where he can go," the spokesman said.
The diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said G7 leaders held “very fruitful” discussions on Ukraine during the session attended by Zelenskyy.
They also agreed on a common position to support Ukraine in its war against Russia by providing additional air defense capabilities and other means of protection, the diplomat said.
G7 leaders have agreed to increase pressure on Russia, including through sanctions targeting its oil and natural gas sectors, a French diplomat familiar with the summit talks said.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US plans to resume sanctions on Russian oil shipments.
Asked if he would reinstitute sanctions that were eased to help lower oil prices, Trump said the restrictions can resume as more oil moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
AP video shot by Kostya Manenkov
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