The foreign ministers of the seven western industrialized countries (G7) want to increase pressure on Russia Ukrainian war continue to increase. In a joint statement they called for an immediate ceasefire. They called for “current lines of contact to be the starting point for negotiations.” This refers to places in Ukraine. In contrast to front lines or battle lines, contact lines include places where Ukrainian and Russian armies face each other, but are not necessarily fighting each other.
The ministers also announced economic sanctions without providing more specifics. “We are increasing the economic impact for Russia and considering actions against countries and organizations that help finance Russia’s war efforts,” the statement said.
The backdrop is doubts about Russia’s willingness to negotiate after a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin collapsed last month. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha also took part in the G7 talks. He called for long-range missiles for his country.
G7 criticizes China over arms shipments
The G7 foreign ministers also offered sharp criticism of China’s support Russia. 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 products that can be used for both civil and military purposes. The G7 also criticized North Korea and Iran for providing military support to Russia.
The G7 countries include Germany, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada.
