G7 Reaffirms Support for Ukraine vs Russia; Demands Ceasefire; Condemns Destruction of Energy Infrastructure 

The G7 countries meeting in Canada today reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as its people fight for their existence against Russian invaders.

The statement makes particular reference to Ukraine defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty, and independence.  These are issues that the White House has been pointedly avoiding.

The G7 foreign ministers included Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.

They also called for an immediate ceasefire and condemned Russia’s incessant bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

The section that pertains to Ukraine states:

Ukraine’s long-term prosperity, security and defense

We reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty, and independence. 

We reiterated that an immediate ceasefire is urgently needed. We agreed that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations. We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force. 

We are increasing the economic costs to Russia, and exploring measures against countries and entities that are helping finance Russia’s war efforts. 

We condemned the provision to Russia of military assistance by DPRK and Iran, and the provision of weapons and dual-use components by China, a decisive enabler of Russia’s war. 

We acknowledged the ongoing discussions on a wide range of financing options, including further leveraging immobilised Russian Sovereign Assets in our jurisdictions in a coordinated way to support Ukraine. 

We strongly condemned Russia’s recent direct attacks on energy infrastructure and reaffirmed our support for Ukraine’s energy security.