The G7 Summit in Italy concluded with a joint statement warning Russia against the use of nuclear weapons in the war against Ukraine. The G7 emphasized the inadmissibility of such actions, citing Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.
Despite Putin’s repeated nuclear threats, no nuclear actions have been taken by Russia during the ongoing conflict. The G7 also addressed Russia’s deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus and its tactical nuclear weapons drills.
The group expressed concern over China’s support for Russia and called for China to press Russia to halt military aggression. The G7 urged all countries to observe the Olympic Truce and highlighted the need to sanction entities supporting Russia’s war machine.