As G7 countries are set to announce an international framework that would pave the way for long-term security assurances for Ukraine, Russia has termed the move as "dangerous" for its security and added it "will make Europe much more risky for years and years". The statement from Kremlin came as G7 leaders will sign the declaration in Vilnius on Wednesday on the sidelines of the second day of a Nato defence summit. If the security pact will be signed today, the war-torn nation will get defence equipment, training and intelligence sharing.
The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Besides, the European Union is a "non-enumerated member".
Zelenskyy receives massive support from world leaders
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy, who has been holding back-to-back meetings with the world leaders on the sideline of the much-awaited event, met UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian PM Anthony Albanese. During the meetings, both leaders pledged to enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, in particular through long-range weapons and, in the future, modern Western aviation.
"We discussed Ukraine's defence needs, and further cooperation to expand the capabilities of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, in particular through long-range weapons and, in the future, modern Western aviation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and the United Kingdom for supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO and for participating in providing Ukraine with effective security guarantees for the period prior to membership in the Alliance," Zelenskyy wrote after meeting with UK PM.
Besides, Zelenskyy also met his German counterpart Olaf Scholz where the latter signed an agreement on additional Patriot systems and missiles for Ukraine. "This is very important for protecting life in Ukraine from Russian terror!" said Ukranian President.
No timeframe promised to Ukraine: NATO boss
Although there was no "fruitful" outcome was reported despite Zelenskyy's furious message ahead of the NATO Summit on Tuesday, NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg vowed to cut short the procedure for the war-torn nation's military alliance membership.
Meanwhile, reacting to the ongoing support received by Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "By giving security guarantees to Kyiv, they are sabotaging the security of the Russian Federation."
