This was expressed by the foreign ministers of the G7 group of economically strong democracies in a joint statement belongs to China Support for Russia has been sharply criticized. China condemned the supply of weapons and dual-use items that made a major contribution to Russia’s war against Ukraine, said the final document of the group’s two-day conference in Canada.
Dual-use goods are goods that can be used for both civil and military purposes. The fact that Moscow would not be able to sustain a war against its neighbors for long without support from Beijing, for example with such items, is considered an open secret in Berlin. The G7 group also criticized North Korea and Iran for providing military support Russia.
Apart from Germany, the G7 countries also include the United States, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada. In their statement in Niagara-on-the-Lake in the southeastern province of Ontario, the states also called for an immediate ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The starting point for negotiations must be at the forefront now, he said.
A few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump called for an end to fighting in the US Ukraine the current front line should be frozen. However, the G7 has now also stressed: “We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.”
The G7 foreign ministers also condemned Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and reiterated their support for the attacked country’s energy security. It also said that action against countries and companies that helped fund Russia’s war was being examined.
G7 countries have also criticized China for its military buildup and rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal.
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