G7 foreign ministers in Canada have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war, naming the current contact lines as a starting point for negotiations. They sharply criticized Russia's allies like China, North Korea, and Iran, and plan further sanctions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha attended and requested longer-range missiles.
At the two-day G7 foreign ministers' conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Canada's Ontario province, representatives of the leading Western industrial nations intensified pressure on Russia in the Ukraine war. In a joint statement, they demanded an immediate ceasefire and proposed that the current contact line – where Ukrainian and Russian troops face each other – serve as the starting point for negotiations. One source refers instead to the current front line as the basis.
The ministers announced plans to increase economic costs for Russia and to examine measures against countries and organizations financing the war. They condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's energy security. The background includes doubts about Russia's willingness to negotiate after the canceled summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. Trump had suggested freezing the front line for a war end a few weeks ago, but the G7 emphasized: «We continue to adhere to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.»
The G7 nations sharply criticized China for supplying weapons and dual-use goods that crucially support Russia's war. Dual-use goods can be used for civilian and military purposes. They similarly condemned military aid from North Korea and Iran. Additionally, they criticized China's military buildup and rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha, who participated in the talks, requested missiles with greater range for his country.
The G7 states include Germany, the USA, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada.