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G7 Backs U.S.-Led Push for Ukraine Talks, Urges Russia to Negotiate

Allies signaled continued sanctions pressure alongside coordinated security guarantees.

Image with a mountain design, the G7 2025 Kananaskis logo, and the following text: G7 FOREIGN MINISTERS CHAIR STATEMENT

Overview

  • G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative held a virtual meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
  • Participants welcomed U.S.-led diplomatic efforts under President Trump as creating an opening for a durable peace.
  • Ministers applauded Ukraine’s commitment to a full and unconditional ceasefire and readiness for leader-level discussions.
  • Russia was pressed to engage promptly in sincere negotiations without pre-conditions.
  • Partners committed to develop robust security guarantees with the United States, maintain economic and financial pressure on Moscow, and prioritize the return of prisoners, detained civilians, and abducted children.