Geneva: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed their enduring support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This move aligns with the fourth anniversary of the military operation Moscow launched in the neighboring territory.
According to Qatar News Agency, the leaders expressed their unwavering support for US President Donald Trump's efforts to initiate a peace process and called on the involved parties to engage in direct negotiations. They emphasized the significant role Europe plays in this process alongside other partners, while clarifying that a peace deal can only be reached through genuine negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
During a United Nations meeting in Geneva, convened to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ten nations, mostly Western, including France, Britain, Canada, Japan, and Peru, voiced their support for Ukraine. They highlighted that the war violates principles enshrined in the UN Charter. In contrast, Russia and Spain presented justifications for troop deployments to neighboring areas, focusing on disarmament in Ukraine and responding to NATO's eastward expansion influenced by the United States post-Soviet Union collapse.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to maintain support amidst a brewing standoff among European partners over a new sanctions package against Moscow. The conflict has entered its fifth year, with ongoing mediation efforts and US pressure on Ukraine failing to halt the war, which continues to fuel tensions between the two nations.