Zelensky in Vilnius: G7 declaration opens new security opportunities

On Wednesday, 12 July, leaders of G7 countries met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius

G7 countries signed a declaration on support for Ukraine. Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida said at a press conference afterwards that the declaration would be open to any country willing to support Ukraine.

“The G7 will continue to stand by Ukraine. Our solidarity will never waver,” said Prime Minister Kishida.
US President Joe Biden in turn stated that the first NATO-Ukraine Council was concluded and all allies agreed that Ukraine’s future is in NATO.