ROME (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on Saturday reiterated their pledge to continue imposing severe costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, through sanctions, export controls and other measures, and pledged to support to kyiv for as long as possible. as long as necessary.
“Russia remains the only obstacle to a just and lasting peace,” said a joint statement released Saturday, adopted “in support of kyiv as the thousandth day of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine approaches.”
Italy will hold the rotating presidency of the G7 in 2024, which also includes the United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany and Britain.
“The G7 confirms its commitment to impose serious costs on Russia through sanctions, export controls and other effective measures. We are united with Ukraine,” the statement added.