The joint communique followed weeks of tension between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his upending of Western trade, security and Ukraine-related policy.
The G7 urged Russia to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, backing Ukraine's territorial integrity. They warned Russia to follow Kyiv in agreeing to a ceasefire or face further sanctions. While divisions existed, the G7 reaffirmed support for Ukraine's defense and emphasized the need for security arrangements. The G7 also addressed maritime security and opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
