The Group of Seven economic powers told Russia on Sunday to de-escalate its military buildup near the Ukrainian border, warning that an invasion would have massive consequences and inflict severe economic pain on Moscow. G-7 foreign ministers, joined by the European Unions foreign affairs chief, issued a joint statement declaring themselves united in our condemnation of Russias military buildup and aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine.
The G-7 called on Russia to de-escalate, pursue diplomatic channels, and abide by its international commitments on transparency of military activities, and praised Ukraines restraint.
Any use of force to change borders is strictly prohibited under international law. Russia should be in no doubt that further military aggression against Ukraine would have massive consequences and severe cost in response, the statement said.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Sunday that the worlds largest economies are united in warning Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would have massive though largely undisclosed consequences.
Russia’s military build up near the Ukrainian border has dominated talks among foreign ministers from the group of seven wealthy democracies in the English city of Liverpool .
The US and NATO and G-7 allies worries that the movement of Russian troops and weapons to the border region could be precursor to an invasion , and have vowed to inflict heavy sanctions on Russia’s economy if that happens .
Moscow denies having any plans to attack Ukraine and accuses Kyiv of its own allegedly aggressive designs .
