La Malbaie, Canada – The United States aligned with its G7 allies on Friday, calling on Russia to follow Ukraine’s lead in accepting a ceasefire or risk further sanctions.
In a joint communique, foreign ministers from the G7 nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US—reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and warned of new economic penalties, including oil price caps, if Russia refuses to comply.
Key Takeaways from the G7 Meeting:
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need to maintain unity despite differences on global policies.
- Ukraine’s sovereignty was underscored, though the Trump administration has not ruled out Kyiv ceding territory.
- G7 ministers toughened their stance on China, especially on Taiwan.
- A separate maritime security task force was approved to counter Russia’s shadow fleet evading sanctions.
- The Middle East debate omitted any direct mention of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
The G7’s final statement urges Moscow to match Ukraine’s ceasefire efforts, ensuring a “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace” under UN principles.