G7 countries make major statement on Ukraine-Russia talks
G7 leaders (Photo: Getty Images)
The G7 countries and the European Union emphasized the need to use the current front line as the basis for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and reaffirmed their full support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity, according to Global Affairs Canada.
G7 Meeting in Niagara
On November 11–12, 2025, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the G7 countries, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, was held in the Niagara region of Ontario under Canada’s chairmanship, along with the High Representative of the EU.
The event was also attended by the foreign ministers of Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine to discuss issues of maritime security, strategic resources, economic resilience, and energy security.
The participants made a number of statements, some of which concerned Ukraine.
Support for Ukraine
The G7 foreign ministers reaffirmed their full commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence.
The statement emphasized that international borders must not be changed by force, and that an immediate ceasefire is a key condition for stabilizing the region.
The current front line is viewed as a starting point for future negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.
Pressure on Russia
The G7 countries are tightening economic sanctions against Russia and considering measures to influence states and organizations that help finance its military actions.
The statement condemns Russia’s military assistance from North Korea and Iran, as well as the supply of weapons and dual-use components from China, which have contributed to the escalation of the war.
Financing and energy security
The ministers discussed possibilities for the coordinated use of frozen Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine.
They also emphasized the importance of protecting the country’s energy infrastructure after recent Russian attacks, as this is critical to ensuring the stability and security of Ukraine’s economy.
Within a week, the government will receive proposals for updating the Supervisory Board of Energoatom, prepared by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture together with G7 partner countries, to strengthen the company’s crisis management.
Additionally, the G7 energy ministers condemned new Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and reaffirmed their readiness to provide support for restoring Ukraine’s power system.
