The leaders of the Group of Seven countries assured Kyiv of additional support

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, following an online summit on February 24, pledged to help meet Ukraine’s “urgent financial needs”, never to recognize pseudo-elections in the occupied territories of Russia, and will continue to support Ukrainian refugees and refugees. This was stated in a G7 statement on Saturday, February 24, on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

“We will help Ukraine meet its urgent financial needs, and we will also help other vulnerable countries that are seriously affected by the consequences of the Russian war,” they stressed.

In their statement, the G7 countries pledged to continue to support Ukraine’s right to self-defense and remain committed to Ukraine’s long-term security, especially through the conclusion and implementation of security guarantee agreements.

The G7 also called on Russia to “immediately stop the war of occupation” and fully and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine.

Leaders of the Group of Seven member states have vowed never to recognize the results of so-called Russian-organized elections in occupied Ukrainian territories.

“We will never recognize the so-called “elections”, both past and future, held by Russia on the territory of Ukraine, as well as their results. outrageous violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty,” – stressed those head of the G7.

They also pledged to work to bring the Russian Federation and its citizens to justice for crimes against Ukraine, including through a special tribunal, the release of civilians and prisoners of war illegally detained by Russia.

“We will continue to support Ukrainian displaced persons and refugees and protect those in need. We reaffirm our support for the Council of Europe Damage Register for Ukraine,” the G7 representatives added.

On February 24, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky took part in a G7 meeting via videoconference. Also included in the video from Kiev, from the Metropolitan House of St. Sophia of the Kiev Nature Reserve, the Prime Ministers of Canada Justin Trudeau and Italy George Meloni, as well as the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who arrived in Ukraine today on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion Federation.

Zelensky, on behalf of all Ukrainians, thanked for the important support of our state and people.

“We started this week two years ago not knowing what challenges await us. But now we can clearly say that our leadership is enough to restore security. When the world’s leading democracies truly determined, that determination overcomes all challenges,” he said. The President recalled that during this time the G7 member states and Ukraine “have done a lot, and the world feels that the Putin regime may lose the war.”

The head of state thanked the world leaders for their two years with Ukraine.

“We have withstood the blows. We are taking back what is ours and the Putin system will surely pay the due price for every manifestation of Russian evil. But we must be decisive – exactly as necessary for our common victory. We must be principled – precisely so that justice may prevail.” being active and tireless is exactly what is needed to protect as many human lives as possible. And they must unite – exactly as our success requires. Joint victory,” Zelensky said.

The UK will spend £245 million ($310 million – ed.) over the course of the year to buy and strengthen supply chains to produce artillery ammunition for Ukraine.