Foreign ministers from the G7 countries are meeting in Paris on 9 and 10 November for a two-day session under France’s presidency. The talks are set to focus on support for Ukraine in military, financial and energy terms, developments in the Middle East and the security of energy supplies.
Other issues on the agenda include Sudan and the Horn of Africa, Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and the Indo-Pacific. Ministers are also due to discuss more effective humanitarian supply chains, food security, port security against drug trafficking and the safe development and deployment of artificial intelligence.
France has invited Ukraine, Brazil, South Korea, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to take part in selected sessions.
At least €500 million needed for Chornobyl repairs
A donor conference is also scheduled in Paris on 9 November to raise funds for repairs to the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The meeting is co-chaired by France, Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The protective structure, which covers the remains of reactor four, was severely damaged in a Russian drone strike on 14 February 2025.
The bank estimates that at least €500 million is needed to restore the structure to full functionality. G7 countries have pledged €260 million. Repairs are expected to be completed by 2030 to limit corrosion risks to the steel arch.
