December 4, 02:10 PM • 27919 viewsAccording to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.
The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.
The G7 foreign ministers expressed serious concern that China is transferring dual-use materials to russia to help rebuild its military production and called on China to stop such support, which makes russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine possible.
The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.
At least 29 people were injured when a ferry carrying passengers from the Italian island of Capri, where the G7 foreign ministers are meeting, collided with a pier in Naples.
US congressmen have included sanctions on Iranian oil exports in the aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This could directly affect oil exports from Iran if the measures are implemented properly.
The G7 foreign ministers condemned Russia's systematic repression of dissidents and called on Russia to release all political prisoners.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to other European countries.
The G7 foreign ministers will continue to impose sanctions against Russia and third-country individuals and companies that assist Russia, to counter attempts to circumvent sanctions and export restrictions, to put pressure on Russia's revenues from energy and other sectors, and to explore the possibility of using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The G7 ministers said they would explore ways to use Russia's immobilized assets to support Ukraine and provide recommendations on all possible options ahead of the summit in Puglia.
The Group of Seven foreign ministers called on Russia to stop using the March 22 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow for its disinformation attacks against Ukraine, rejecting Russia's baseless attempts to blame Kyiv.
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries have condemned Russia's seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, saying it poses serious risks to nuclear safety that could have implications for the entire international community.
The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.
Kuleba calls on the West to provide Ukraine with all the necessary resources as soon as possible to prevent a major war in Europe.
Two children, aged 14 and 8, were killed in a Russian strike in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, underscoring the urgent need for additional air defense systems and the brutality of Russian terror against civilians.
G7 foreign ministers have identified concrete steps to help Ukraine.
The UK is providing nearly £150 million to support Ukraine's energy sector and help rebuild, protect and restore its energy system.
During the meeting, Kuleba and Tayani discussed how Italy can help strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine does not have a plan B and is focused solely on obtaining a powerful aid package from the US Congress, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after a meeting with G7 foreign ministers.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has announced that more defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine is on the way from NATO allies who are determined to support Ukraine and increase their military support.
During the meeting, Kuleba and Cameron agreed that frozen Russian assets should be used for the benefit of Ukraine.
Andriy Yermak discussed with the Director General of the Italian Department of Intelligence and Security the priorities of Italy's presidency of the G7, preparations for the peace summit organized by Ukraine and Switzerland, and the use of frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.
The G7 is considering using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral for loans to Ukraine to help meet its urgent financial needs in the face of the Russian invasion.
NATO is working to send more air defense systems to Ukraine, such as Patriot and NASAMS, provide long-term support, and establish an institutional structure to support Ukraine within NATO to counter Russian advance.
Andriy Sybiga thanked Japan for its unwavering support and $12 billion in aid to Ukraine during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori.
President Zelenskyy's peace plan is the only one being discussed by the international community, while other plans have disappeared, and then they will have to be discussed with Russia, which is the aggressor - we should not forget this, says EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell.
The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on participants in Iran's UAV program, the Iranian steelmaker Khuzestan Steel Company, the automaker Bahman Group and its subsidiaries in response to Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel.
According to EU diplomat Josep Borrell, in the coming days, concrete decisions are to be made on sending more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Ukraine urgently needs additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems to defend against Russian terror and protect Ukrainians from Russian missiles and drones.
