The ministers also emphasized that any annexation of Ukraine's territory would be a gross violation of its sovereignty and the UN Charter.
The heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the EU High of foreign affairs and security policy condemned Russia's intentions to hold fictitious referendums, and also promised to extend sanctions against the Russian Federation and further support Ukraine, reports INTERFAX-Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock said that any “referendums” held under conditions of Russian military presence, intimidation and forced deportation cannot be free or fair.
The ministers also emphasized that any annexation of the territory of Ukraine would be a gross violation of its sovereignty and the UN Charter.
The heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries called on all states to unequivocally condemn any fictitious referendums, as well as not to recognize their “results”. .
In addition, the statement emphasizes that the G7 will continue further targeted sanctions against Russia, the G7 countries are committed to sustained economic and political pressure on the Russian Federation.
The G7 ministers expressed their condolences on the new threats of Russia, in particular, partial mobilization and nuclear rhetoric. They called on the Russian Federation to immediately stop aggression, withdraw troops and equipment from Ukrainian territory, as well as respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The G7 also calls on the Russian Federation to stop filtering operations and deportation of Ukrainians.
In addition, the heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the chief diplomat of the EU expressed deep concern in connection with the latest reports about crimes committed by the Russian Federation in the parts of Ukraine recently liberated by Ukrainian defenders, in particular, in the Kharkiv region. They stated that Ukraine can count on the support of the G7 countries in bringing the perpetrators to justice for the crimes committed.
“The G7 foreign ministers and the High Representative agreed that the quick and thorough preservation of evidence on the ground is of paramount importance to bring the guilty to justice for the crimes committed,” the statement reads.
In addition, the ministers of the G7 countries and the chief diplomat of the EU confirmed the legal right of Ukraine to defend itself against the unprovoked and unjustified aggressive war of the Russian Federation. They also noted the courage and successes of the Armed Forces in the counteroffensive.
The heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the chief diplomat of the EU were unanimous in their unwavering desire to continue economic, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine as long as it is necessary and to that extent. , which is necessary to ensure the country's path to freedom, peace, reconstruction and economic development.
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