G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris, Discuss Ukraine War, Iran Tensions, and New Sanctions on Russia

G7 foreign ministers convened in Paris on November 9, 2026, for a two-day meeting, with European ministers pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a fair settlement for the war in Ukraine and de-escalation with Iran. During the meeting, Canada announced additional sanctions on 38 entities and 24 individuals in Russia, targeting its defense industrial base, ballistic missile technology, cyber activities, and financial enablers to further raise the economic costs of the war. Discussions also touched upon easing US-Iran tensions, with President Trump indicating a preference for a peaceful solution while maintaining readiness for military action if necessary.