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G7 to up supplies of air defense systems, interceptors, long-range systems to Ukraine

The Group of Seven countries are ready to consider licenses allowing Ukraine to raise the volume of its own military production

PARIS, June 17. /TASS/. The Group of Seven countries intend to increase supplies of air defense systems, as well as long-range systems, to Ukraine, the summit participants in France stated in a joint statement on geopolitical issues.

"We agree to increase the delivery of air defence capacities, additional systems and interceptors, and long-range capabilities. We are also ready to consider extending to Ukraine the benefit of licenses to allow for an increase in Ukraine’s military production," they stressed.

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