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G7 leaders have agreed that Russia is not currently winning the war in Ukraine and discussed implementing further sanctions against Moscow, including measures targeting its oil exports, banking sector, and military production. The discussions occurred during a G7 summit in France, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Look, Russia should make a deal. I'm gonna do whatever I can.

During their meeting, Zelenskyy showed Trump images of a recent Russian strike on Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery. A European diplomat noted Trump expressed disapproval of the strike, while another described it as a "psychologically" effective move by Zelenskyy. European diplomats characterized the meeting's tone as constructive, though some noted Trump remained noncommittal on imposing additional U.S. sanctions on Moscow, a key request from European leaders.

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G7 leaders agreed that Russia was not winning the war.

European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized that the battlefield situation has shifted in Ukraine's favor. Von der Leyen stated on X that "Russia's fatigue is openly showing" and called for doubling down on support for Ukraine. A French diplomat confirmed G7 leaders agreed on Ukraine's improved battlefield dynamic and committed to providing more air defense capabilities, a critical need for Kyiv amid increased Russian civilian strikes.

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The tide is turning for Ukraine. Russia's fatigue is openly showing. That's the time to double down on our support.