The G7 foreign ministers concluded their meeting in Paris by reaffirming their unity in continuing to support Ukraine . Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on 10 November 2026 that the group would continue to closely coordinate its political efforts, financial assistance, and the strengthening of energy and defence capabilities. The Federal Foreign Office’s summary did not mention any new national commitments.
According to the French hosts, as well as Ukraine, the agenda included the situation in the Middle East, regional crises and questions relating to Energy security . The ministers stressed the need to coordinate civilian and military aid for Ukraine reliably and to continue existing financial instruments such as aid payments and guarantees. Wadephul underlined that sanctions and diplomatic initiatives remained part of a comprehensive strategy.
The statement follows earlier G7 decisions in 2026 affirming solidarity with Ukraine. In the participants’ view, the Paris meeting was primarily an opportunity for ministerial coordination and preparation for possible decisions at summit level. No specific decisions on additional supplies or funding amounts were announced. France referred to forthcoming working-level discussions with partners in the region and a meeting of the so-called E4 countries in the coming weeks.
In recent months, Germany has repeatedly highlighted its contributions to Ukraine’s air defence and energy security. The G7 is also working on mechanisms to make financial assistance more predictable and review the effectiveness of sanctions. The ministers noted that coordination and reliability remained vital amid ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
The G7 foreign ministers met in Paris, with France holding the chair. From Germany’s perspective, the Federal Foreign Office stresses that support for Ukraine must be broad-based, encompassing humanitarian aid, economic resilience and military capability. Outstanding questions concern the practical coordination of future aid packages and the timetable for decisions by heads of state and government.
The The G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris on 9 and 10 November 2026 is therefore the latest occasion to reaffirm the existing policy: united political support, continued financial assistance and close security coordination – without new individual commitments, but with a signal of dependable cooperation.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).