ROME (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) main democracies on Saturday reiterated a pledge to maintain imposing extreme prices on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, by means of sanctions, export controls and different measures, and vowed to help Kyiv for so long as it takes.
“Russia remains the sole obstacle to just and lasting peace,” mentioned a joint assertion revealed on Saturday, adopted “in support of Kyiv as the thousandth day of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine approaches.”
Italy holds the 2024 rotating presidency of the G7, which additionally contains the USA, Canada, Japan, France, Germany and Britain.
“The G7 confirms its commitment to imposing severe costs on Russia through sanctions, export controls and other effective measures. We stand united with Ukraine,” the assertion added.
