Fri Mar 14 12:27:58 UTC 2025: ## G7 Demands Russia Agree to Ukraine Ceasefire, Threatens Further Sanctions
**[City, Country] –** The G7 nations issued a strong warning to Russia on Friday, demanding it agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine on equal terms with Kyiv. A draft statement, seen by Reuters and awaiting ministerial approval, emphasizes the need for robust security guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression.
The statement underscores the G7’s commitment to supporting Ukraine and its right to self-defense. It explicitly calls on Russia to reciprocate Ukraine’s willingness for a ceasefire and fully implement any such agreement. Failure to do so, the G7 warns, will result in further sanctions against Moscow.
The G7, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, stressed the importance of credible security arrangements to ensure a lasting peace and deter future Russian attacks. Any ceasefire, the draft statement clarifies, must be fully respected and accompanied by mechanisms to prevent renewed hostilities.
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