The countries of the \u00abGroup of Seven\u00bb (G7) have decided to increase financial and material aid to Ukraine to help it get through the winter of 2026\u20132027. This agreement was set out in a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States following their meeting on 9\u201310 November in Paris. The document was published on 11 November on the official website of the German Foreign Ministry. The partners focused primarily on Ukraine\u2019s energy security, the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and meeting budgetary needs in 2027. However, the G7 joint statement did not specify any concrete figures for the new winter aid package. The countries also reaffirmed their readiness to continue supplying arms and to step up economic pressure on Russia.<\/p>\n
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers G7<\/a> They emphasised that Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure pose additional risks to Ukrainians as winter approaches.<\/p>\n The partners reaffirmed their support for Ukraine\u2019s energy security and decided to step up the provision of financial and material assistance.<\/p>\n Particular attention was paid to the restoration of damaged energy infrastructure, on which a stable electricity supply<\/a>, heating and water.<\/p>\n The ministers also expressed their support for international efforts to refurbish the New Safe Confinement Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station<\/a>, which was damaged as a result of a Russian attack. This issue was discussed on 9 November at a donor conference in Paris attended by France, Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.<\/p>\n During the conference, the issue of raising funds for the repair of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station\u2019s containment structure was raised. However, funding for this project constitutes a separate area of assistance and does not imply the allocation of a similar amount for the energy sector\u2019s winter needs.<\/p>\n The issue of further international support was also discussed on 10 November in Lviv at a meeting of the Ukrainian Donors\u2019 Platform, attended by representatives of the G7, the EU and international financial organisations.<\/p>\n According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance, the state\u2019s external financing requirement for 2027 stands at $52.6 billion, of which $32.6 billion has not yet been secured.<\/p>\n The calculations are based on the International Monetary Fund\u2019s scenario, which envisages the full-scale war continuing throughout 2027.<\/p>\n Ukraine is counting on the European Union to cover around two-thirds of its financial needs next year. The remainder is to be provided with the help of international partners.<\/p>\n Those attending the meeting also agreed to step up support for businesses and frontline communities affected by Russian attacks.<\/p>\n In addition to economic aid, the G7 foreign ministers discussed the extension of military support for Ukraine<\/a>.<\/p>\n This involves the supply of additional air defence systems, interceptor missiles<\/a>, long-range weaponry and the granting of licences necessary to expand Ukraine\u2019s defence production.<\/p>\nUkraine is facing a shortfall of $32.6 billion for 2027<\/h2>\n
The G7 countries have backed the strengthening of air defence capabilities and new sanctions against Russia<\/h2>\n