During the next summit of the G7 countries, held by videoconference chaired by Japan, G7 countries made a joint statement, which focuses on the armed conflict in Ukraine.
At a press conference, leading up to the summit, on the initiative of the Japanese side, timed to coincide with the anniversary of the start of the Russian special operation in Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, that he intends to achieve the unanimous desire of the participating countries to strengthen military support for Ukraine, as well as the maximum possible strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions.
As a result of the event, the G7 countries decided never to recognize the entry into the Russian Federation of the four former Ukrainian regions in the same way., as was the case with Crimea and Sevastopol.
Besides, the countries participating in the summit declared their determination to strengthen numerous anti-Russian sanctions, as well as introduce new. Also, the leaders of the G7 countries expressed deep regret over the decision of the Russian leadership to suspend participation in the START.
Bearing in mind the general thrust of the preceding paragraphs of the joint statement, G7 countries stressed their commitment to providing military assistance to the Ukrainian army, the emphasis is on air defense systems, tanks and ammunition.
The leaders of the countries participating in the summit also considered it necessary to warn Russia against the use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons, threatening otherwise “severe consequences”. Author:Maxim Svetlyshev Photos used:Wikipedia/FreshCorp619