12 Dec 2021 By Know Muslim
The G-7 foreign ministers, joined by the European Union's foreign affairs chief, issued a joint statement announcing that they had "united in our criticism of the Russian military establishment and the harsh statements directed at Ukraine."
The G-7 called on Russia to "slow down, pursue communications channels, and comply with its international obligations to expose military service," and praised Ukraine's "self-control".
“Any use of force to change borders is strictly prohibited under international law. "Russia should have no doubt that the continuation of the military offensive in Ukraine will have far-reaching consequences and significant costs in response," the statement said.
Russia's departure of weapons and troops from the border region dominated the weekend talks between foreign ministers from the rich G-7 democracies of the English city of Liverpool.
The US and its allies are worried that the construction could be a prelude to an attack, and have vowed to impose severe sanctions on Russia's economy if that happens.
Moscow denies any plans to invade Ukraine and blames Kyiv for its alleged aggression.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, conference chief, said the G-7 was sending "a strong signal to our enemies and allies."
The statement promised a "normal and complete response" but had no details. Truss said the G-7 "considers all options" when it comes to economic sanctions.
The US and its allies have played a key role in addressing Ukraine's military defense response, with efforts focused on severe sanctions that could affect the Russian economy, not individuals.
In the US, journalists asked President Joe Biden on Saturday about the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, and he said that idea was never considered. "Are you ready to send American troops into the war and go to Ukraine to fight the Russians on the battlefield?" he said.
Biden, who was speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, said he had made it clear that in the event of an attack, "the economic consequences for his economy would be dire. It hurts. ”
Truss said Biden had made it clear to Putin that the US situation "had the support of G-7 nations as a whole. And that should be a major concern for Vladimir Putin. "
China’s muscle flexibility in the Indo-Pacific region and the sick Iran deal with Iran was also on the agenda of a meeting of top officials from the UK, United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan at the Port of Museum of Liverpool. .
Finding a cohesive response to global problems from the G-7, a group of countries with different interests, often proves difficult.
Germany plans to get gas to Russia soon via the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which passes Ukraine. Britain, which does not depend on Russia's electricity, often takes a strong line in the pipeline - but is faced with subtle questions about the London financial region and the real estate market, both of Russia's financial institutions.
U.K. banking and finance authorities have long been criticized for allegedly ignoring unprofitable profits.
Truss stressed that Britain "has strong anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws," but also suggested that Russian currency and Russian gas come at a higher price.
"We will not have short-term economic benefits by losing our long-term freedom and democracy," he said.
The G-7 nations are also increasingly concerned about China's economic and technological domination, especially in developing countries. G-7 has launched the “Build Back Better World” program to provide funding to developing countries for major infrastructure projects as an alternative to financing from China, which Western nations are competing for, often with strings attached.
Truss, who also invited ministers of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations to the Liverpool meeting, said the G-7 was "concerned about China's compelling economic policies."
"What we have put in place is a good plan to ensure that countries have alternative investment options, alternatives to trade," he said. - the rules based on the “international system” in trade.
The joint stance against China still seems unlikely, however, as the U.S. and Britain generally have more hawks than other G-7 members.
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