G7 Offers Steadfast Support to Ukraine, Threatens Russia with Sanctions if Ceasefire Proposal is Rejected

The G7, comprising seven of the world's largest economies, pledged its "unwavering support" to Ukraine and its "right to exist" on Friday, March 14, 2025. The group threatened Russia with sanctions should it reject the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal and urged credible security agreements to prevent further Russian aggression. The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Canada, affirmed their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, freedom, sovereignty, and independence. They endorsed the U.S. ceasefire proposal, awaiting Russia's response. Canada's Minister Melanie Joly stated that the next move regarding the ceasefire rests with Russia. The G7 ministers indicated that if Moscow rejects the U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire agreement, they would consider imposing further costs on Russia, including additional sanctions, oil price caps, and utilizing extraordinary revenues from frozen Russian assets abroad. The Kremlin reported that Vladimir Putin had sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire through U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and anticipated further discussions with Washington. Trump mentioned "very good and productive discussions" with Putin on Thursday, suggesting potential progress toward ending the conflict.