KYIV, June 27 - Leaders of the G7 countries, at a meeting in Germany’s Bavarian Alps, unveiled plans to seek new sanctions and pledged to continue supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”

In a joint statement Monday after they held a session by video link with Zelenskyy, the leaders underlined their “unwavering commitment to support the government and people of Ukraine in their courageous defense of their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” The Associated Press reported.