Karuizawa [Japan], April 18 (ANI): Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven international locations have condemned within the strongest attainable phrases Russia’s struggle of aggression in opposition to Ukraine and warned that any use of chemical, organic or nuclear weapons by Moscow could be met with “severe consequences.”In a joint assertion issued after two days of talks within the resort city of Karuizawa in central Japan, high diplomats of the G7 international locations reiterated their name on third events to “cease assistance to Russia’s war, or face severe costs.””We will reinforce our coordination to prevent and respond to third parties supplying weapons to Russia and continue to take actions against those who materially support Russia’s war against Ukraine,” the communique learn.
Top diplomats from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, plus the European Union additionally condemned a Russian risk to station nuclear weapons in Belarus as “unacceptable”.
Stating that Russia’s “war of aggression” in opposition to Ukraine, constitutes a critical violation of worldwide legislation, together with the UN Charter, the G-7 leaders reiterated that Russia should withdraw all forces and tools from Ukraine instantly and unconditionally.
“We recommit today to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes and to providing sustained security, economic, and institutional support to help Ukraine defend itself, secure its free and democratic future, and deter future Russian aggression,” it mentioned.
“We will continue to help Ukraine repair and restore its critical energy and environmental infrastructure and reemphasize our strong support for Ukraine’s energy security. Ukraine’s anti-corruption and domestic reform efforts must continue, and we will support them. In this regard, we reiterate our full confidence in the G7 Ambassadors Support Group in Ukraine and its role of supporting the implementation process,” the assertion learn.
Recalling the significance of the 77-year file of non-use of nuclear weapons since 1945, the G-7 international locations condemned Russia’s continued seizure and militarization of Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which “could lead to potentially severe consequences for nuclear safety and security.””We support the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) efforts to help strengthen nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, including the Director General’s leadership on efforts at the ZNPP,” the joint communique of the G-7 ministers mentioned.
The assertion mentioned, “There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities such as Russia’s attacks against civilians and critical civilian infrastructure.”It additionally condemned the illegal switch and deportation of Ukrainians, together with youngsters, and conflict-related sexual violence in opposition to Ukrainians.
Reiterating their dedication to holding these accountable to account per worldwide legislation, the G7 leaders supported exploring the creation of an internationalized tribunal primarily based in Ukraine’s judicial system to prosecute the crime of aggression in opposition to Ukraine.
In addition, the G7 leaders underscored the significance of the safety and preservation of Ukrainian cultural properties and heritage broken and threatened by the struggle.
“Russia’s weaponization of food and energy resources has compounded economic vulnerabilities, exacerbated already dire humanitarian crises, and escalated global food and energy insecurity. We will continue to provide assistance, including food-related aid, to help affected countries and populations,” the ministers mentioned.
The ministers additionally affirmed their intent to assist the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Central Asian international locations.
“We commit to working together with Central Asian countries to address regional challenges, including the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression, the destabilizing effect of the situation in Afghanistan, food and energy insecurity, terrorism, and the consequences of climate change,” it mentioned.
The G7 ministers additionally agreed that peace and safety within the Taiwan Strait was “indispensable element in security and prosperity in the international community” and opposed militarisation of the South China Sea. They known as on Beijing to behave as a accountable member of the worldwide group.
The joint communique additionally included a requirement that North Korea “refrain” from new nuclear exams or ballistic missile launches. (ANI)