The G7 doubled down on Ukraine this week, according to Al Jazeera. Meeting in France, leaders from the world's largest democracies pledged fresh military aid focused on air defenses—critical as Russia continues its aerial campaign. Alongside that, the group vowed to tighten the economic screws, expanding sanctions to increase pressure on Moscow. It's a show of coordinated resolve from nations that see Ukraine's defense as their own strategic priority.

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