Atrocities in Ukraine cannot go unpunished, the leaders of the “Big Seven” countries noted.
The leaders of the “Big Seven” countries (Germany, Great Britain, the USA, Canada, France, Italy and Japan) are determined to make Russia pay for the destruction of critical infrastructure of Ukraine and to bring the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to justice.
The leaders of the G7 countries confirm their unwavering support and solidarity with Ukraine in the face of the current Russian war of aggression, and they assure that this support will last as long as it is necessary, the leaders’ statement published on the website of the European Council says.
“We condemn Russia’s ongoing inhumane and brutal attacks targeting critical infrastructure, especially energy and water supply facilities and cities across Ukraine, and remind that indiscriminate attacks and attacks on civilians or civilian objects are acts of war a crime,” the statement reads.
The G7 leaders also condemn those who support Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine.
We are committed to helping Ukraine repair, restore and protect its critical energy and water infrastructure. December in Paris”, – the statement emphasizes.
“We are determined that Russia will ultimately have to pay for the restoration of critical infrastructure damaged or destroyed during its brutal war,” the statement said.
The leaders of the “Big Seven” point out that there can be no impunity for committed war crimes and other atrocities.
“We will bring President Putin and the perpetrators to justice in accordance with international law. We reiterate that Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric is unacceptable, and that any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons will have serious consequences,” the statement said.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a very important summit of the “Big Seven” will be held on December 12, and Ukraine will participate in it. The head of Ukraine emphasized that there will be news.
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