G7 Urges China to Convince Russia to Halt Aggression in Ukraine

During a meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers released a unified statement calling on China to apply its influence on Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine. The statement, delivered by Japan, the current G7 chair, expressed the hope that China would advocate for the prompt, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of Russian soldiers from Ukraine.

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, was in Russia on a four-day visit, where both nations were anticipated to enhance political ties, with a prospective visit by President Vladimir Putin to Beijing in the works.

The G7 foreign ministers praised China for attending a Jeddah meeting organised by Ukraine and urged Beijing to back efforts to achieve a permanent and equitable peace, particularly by engaging in direct talks with Kyiv.

While the G7 statement avoided naming any individual countries, it did warn that those who continue to provide support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine will face serious consequences. Increased regional tensions and worries over Russia's behaviour have prompted this diplomatic intervention call.

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