28 Jun 2022

Rich democracies pledge long-term support for Ukraine

From Morning Report, 7:15 am on 28 June 2022

Leaders of the world's richest democracies and several developing states are pledging to help Ukraine for as long as it takes.

At the G7 summit in Germany, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the rules-based international order, and hailed all courageous defenders of democratic systems that stand against oppression and violence.

They also debated ways to cap Russia's income from fossil fuels.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the summit, asking for speedier delivery of more powerful weapons.

Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Susie Ferguson.