Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on Saturday reiterated a pledge to keep imposing severe costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, through sanctions, export controls and other measures,

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) released a statement reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes" and commitment to "severe costs" for Russia on Nov. 16.

The Group of Seven (G7) leading Western industrialized nations on Saturday assured Ukraine of its "unwavering support" against the full-scale Russian invasion, which is nearing its 1,000th day. Russia is "the sole obstacle to just and lasting peace,

Italy holds the 2024 rotating presidency of the G7, which also includes the United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany and Britain.

The Group of Seven (G7) countries stand united with Ukraine and will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and support to defend itself against Russian aggression for as long as it takes.

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, thanked the leaders of the Group of Seven for their unwavering support for Ukraine, and urged them not to tolerate aggression and violations of the international order.

We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes. We stand in solidarity contributing to its fight for sovereignty, freedom, independence, territorial integrity and its reconstruction. We recognize, too, the impact of Russia’s aggression on vulnerable people across the world.

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine with the assistance needed to counter Russian aggression, pledging to do so for as long as necessary. Source: a statement by the G7 leaders,