Ukraine has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. Leaders attending the summit promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow. This comes as US President Donald Trump, bolstered by the memorandum of understanding with Iran, shifted away from Moscow. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us what to know.
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G7 summit hailed a success by Macron thanks to developments on Ukraine and Iran
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The G7 summit has been deemed a success by French President Macron due to key developments on Ukraine and Iran. World leaders have pledged to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion, promising to strengthen air defenses and energy supply, while increasing economic pressure on Moscow. The summit also saw a shift in US President Trump's stance, moving away from Moscow after signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran.