The foreign ministers of the “Group of Seven” (G7) countries issued a joint statement following their meeting in Canada, reaffirming support for Ukraine and emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the country. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also participated in the discussions held on November 11-12.
This is reported by Kyiv24
G7 Position on War and Sanctions
The G7 joint statement highlights unwavering support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. The ministers stressed that the current line of confrontation is viewed as a basis for further negotiations and declared the inadmissibility of changing international borders by force. Furthermore, the G7 countries are increasing pressure on Russia by raising economic costs for the aggressor country and considering the possibility of implementing additional measures against states and organizations that facilitate the financing of Russian military actions.
“We agreed that the current line of confrontation should be the starting point for negotiations. We remain committed to the principle that international borders should not be changed by force. We are increasing economic costs for Russia and exploring options for taking action against countries and organizations that help finance Russia’s military efforts,” the statement reads.
The document also condemns the military assistance that the Russian Federation receives from North Korea and Iran, as well as the supply of weapons and dual-use components from China, which significantly enhance Russia’s military capabilities.
Discussion on Financing and Energy Security
The G7 foreign ministers reported ongoing discussions regarding various mechanisms for financial assistance to Ukraine, including the possibility of using frozen Russian state assets held in Western jurisdictions. The recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure were firmly condemned, and support for the country’s energy security was reaffirmed.
In light of international statements, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsya told the Times in an interview that peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia had concluded in 2025 without significant progress and were halted. According to Kyslytsya, the Ukrainian side has been actively urging international partners since the summer of 2025 to increase pressure on the Kremlin to achieve a personal meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. He emphasized that under the authoritarian regime in Russia, constructive dialogue with delegations acting under a strict Kremlin mandate is impossible.
Following the publication of Kyslytsya’s interview, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated its readiness to resume the negotiation process in Turkey, while emphasizing that the talks were suspended by Kyiv. The negotiations in Turkey took place in three stages – in May, June, and July. The Ukrainian side insisted on an unconditional ceasefire and a halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure; however, the Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, effectively refused a truce. Among the Kremlin’s demands was the recognition of the occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian and limiting the number of Ukrainian Armed Forces.