G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris to Discuss Ukraine Support

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries met in Paris on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to coordinate international support for Ukraine.Ukraine said military assistance, energy security, sanctions against Russia and diplomatic efforts to end the war were among the main topics.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.State media Ukrinform said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha took part in a dedicated session on Ukraine at the invitation of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, as the country holds the G7 presidency in 2026.According to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, Sybiha briefed Kyiv’s allies on the battlefield situation, the consequences of Russian attacks, and Ukraine’s most urgent defense and resilience needs ahead of winter.Kyiv’s priorities include strengthening air defense, increasing pressure on Russia, supporting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and coordinating positions on peace efforts.The discussions are also expected to address global food security and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.The urgency of air defense assistance comes amid a reported shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, with reliable supplies for Ukraine in 2027 in question due to low European stockpiles of PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors.Energy security is another major concern as Ukraine enters its fifth winter of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Nov. 4 that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could cause a power shortage during the 2026-27 heating season. Other Topics of Interest Abu Dhabi Talks Cover Security Guarantees for Russia Ukraine says the war must stop before Europe’s security is reshaped, as Russia’s own demands enter the Abu Dhabi negotiations. The security of Black Sea shipping is also a significant concern. In October, at least nine cargo ships were hit by naval drones near the Romanian and Bulgarian coasts, killing several seafarers and leaving others missing.Sybiha thanked France for keeping Ukraine at the center of the G7 agenda.“Jean-Noël, thank you for the warm welcome and for placing Ukraine at the center of the meeting’s agenda, including through a dedicated G7+Ukraine session. France’s leadership at this extremely important moment truly matters,” Sybiha wrote on X.On Nov. 10, the Ukrainian foreign minister also held bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and other G7 counterparts, including representatives from Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.The Paris meeting is the second formal G7 gathering of foreign ministers under France’s 2026 presidency, following the March meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.