The G7 summit produced concrete commitments to strengthen Ukraine's defenses and energy infrastructure while tightening sanctions against Russia. The diplomatic alignment is notable for one reason: US President Trump, freshly bolstered by a memorandum of understanding with Iran, is shifting away from Moscow's interests. According to France 24, this convergence of military support, infrastructure protection, and coordinated economic pressure marks a significant show of unity as the invasion enters its fifth year.

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