President Joe Biden and Group of Seven (G-7) leaders met at the NATO summit on July 12 to discuss providing security assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the meeting, during which the leaders issued a “Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.” This declaration emphasizes the long-term commitment to supporting Ukraine and helping them build a strong defense across land, air, and sea. The United States plans to provide various forms of military assistance, intelligence sharing, cyber support, and more to help Ukraine defend itself and deter future aggression. Each country will individually negotiate bilateral security arrangements with Ukraine. While there was no timeline provided for Ukraine’s accession to NATO, the communiqué emphasized that Ukraine’s future lies in NATO and acknowledged the progress it has made in democratic and security reforms. The White House defended NATO’s decision, viewing it as a strong and positive message for Ukraine. However, President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with the lack of a set timeframe and criticized the communiqué’s wording. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that admitting Ukraine to NATO at this time would lead to conflict with Russia. The G-7 allies pledged ongoing security assistance to Ukraine, both on the battlefield and on the economic and humanitarian front.