PARIS – The world’s seven leading democratic nations issued a joint declaration Tuesday expressing steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial rights, marking exactly four years since Russia launched its military invasion.
The Group of Seven statement endorsed diplomatic efforts by President Trump to broker peace talks between the warring nations. “We express our continued support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve these objectives by initiating a peace process and bringing the parties to direct discussions. Europe has a leading role to play in this process, joined by other partners,” the leaders stated.
The declaration, which appears to have backing from Washington, emphasized that any lasting resolution must involve both countries working collaboratively. “We acknowledge that only Ukraine and Russia, working together in good faith negotiations, can reach a peace agreement,” according to the statement released from Paris.
The timing of the announcement coincides with the somber milestone of Russia’s February 24, 2022 invasion that launched the ongoing conflict.
