At the G7 summit held in June 2026 in Évian (France), an event took place that French President Emmanuel Macron called a historic shift in international diplomacy. For the first time, the US officially documented its refusal of the status of a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, cementing its position as a direct partner of Ukraine.

Legal consolidation of the new role

Until this point, the Donald Trump administration had adhered to the rhetoric of an "honest broker," positioning Washington as an arbiter capable of conducting peace negotiations on equal terms. However, according to Macron's statement, in the final document of the summit, the US signed a text for the first time where the refusal of the role of an outside arbiter is written "in black and white".

This step marked the end of the period of attempts to balance between the parties to the conflict. Now Washington has legally confirmed that it acts not as a neutral force, but as an active participant in supporting Kyiv.

Four pillars of support

In the signed G7 document, US commitments are clearly formulated, which now form the basis of their foreign policy course regarding the conflict. According to the text, Washington has undertaken obligations in four key areas:

  • Territorial integrity: The US officially renounced the idea of forcing Ukraine to make territorial concessions, confirming support for the country's borders.
  • Military aid: Direct military support for Kyiv has been continued and fixed.
  • Energy: Assistance has been provided in the restoration and support of Ukraine's energy sector.
  • Sanctions pressure: Readiness to impose and tighten sanctions against Russia has been confirmed.

Change of rhetoric and geopolitical context

The sensational nature of Macron's statement lies in the sharp contrast with the previous position of the White House. As the Kyiv Post notes, after the meeting with Vladimir Putin and the summit in Évian, Donald Trump's rhetoric has undergone radical changes. If earlier the American leader stated that President Zelensky "has no cards to win," now he publicly notes the resilience of the Ukrainian leadership ("he's holding his own") and renewed interest in sanctions against Russian oil.

Macron emphasized that this document puts an end to the Kremlin's hopes for a split in transatlantic unity. The strategy of using the "special position" of the US to create cracks in the alliance no longer works: the positions of Washington, Europe, Canada and Japan are now fully synchronized, creating a united front in relation to the conflict.