G7 Foreign Ministers in Paris: U.S. Reaffirms Military Aid for Ukraine and New Sanctions Announced

G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit

According to ХВИЛЯ: The G7 foreign ministers convened for a summit at the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris on March 26-27, 2026. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha outlined the key outcomes from the meeting, which included:

• A reaffirmation from the United States that military assistance for Ukraine will not be diverted;
• New countries joining the PURL program;
• Agreements on establishing a Special Tribunal;
• Hungary's blockage of the EU's 20th sanctions package;
• A new sanctions package announced by Canada;
• Discussions on restoring the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus;
• The opening of a Ukrainian consulate general in Lyon.

In addition to G7 members, the summit was attended by representatives from Ukraine, India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Brazil. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined the event on its second day, stating that American weaponry would not be redirected away from Ukraine.

“It was stated at the level of Secretary of State Rubio-nothing from this program has been redirected to other geographical areas from the funds and equipment intended for Ukraine. At the moment, there are no plans for any redirection,” noted Andrii Sybiha.

The summit also confirmed that one unnamed country will join the PURL program, which aims to bolster Ukraine's air defenses. Furthermore, another country has agreed to join the Agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. “Another confirmation from a country, which I also cannot name yet. This is another state that will join the Agreement on establishing the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression,” Sybiha added.

Key Issues Debated

During the summit, Canada announced a new sanctions package, further underscoring international backing for Ukraine. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand also participated in the talks. However, Hungary blocked the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, a move that caused concern among other participants.

“One country, abusing its status as a member of the EU and NATO, has practically taken the entire European Union and the entire sanctions policy hostage. This is unacceptable,” Sybiha commented.

Discussions also covered the restoration of the sarcophagus over the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a project estimated to cost approximately 500 million euros. The restoration is planned as a joint effort with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Andrii Sybiha emphasized the importance of this restoration as part of international efforts. “France has always been a center for preserving Ukrainian state-building tradition,” he noted.

Concluding the summit, Andrii Sybiha initiated the practical operations of Ukraine's consulate general in Lyon, with its official opening scheduled for June. He also visited the burial site of Oleksandr Shulhyn, the first foreign minister of the Ukrainian People's Republic, in Sarcelles near Paris, where the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has established a hall in Shulhyn's name. In the context of sanctions policy, Sybiha stressed the critical need for coordinated action among nations: “I always say it is very important to have this coordinated transatlantic pressure so that there are no gaps between sanctions packages.”

The G7 summit marked a significant step in international cooperation to support Ukraine amidst ongoing aggression, particularly regarding military aid and sanctions against Russia. Hungary's blockage of the latest EU sanctions package highlights the persistent challenges in achieving consensus among member states. Meanwhile, the talks on restoring the Chernobyl site reflect the international community's continued efforts to address the lasting environmental and historical consequences of the disaster. The opening of the new consulate in Lyon also signals Ukraine's active efforts to strengthen its diplomatic presence across Europe.

As discussions at the G7 summit continue to highlight international support for Ukraine, the conversation around enhanced sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's path to EU membership has gained momentum. The outcomes of these deliberations may further shape the geopolitical landscape in the coming months.