G7 ministers have condemned Russia's use of a ballistic missile and cooperation with North Korea. The group reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine and expressed concern about the possible transfer of nuclear technology.
The group of seven foreign ministers strongly condemned Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile, saying it was evidence of reckless and escalating behavior, and stressed its unwavering support for Ukraine. This is stated in a joint statement of the G7, reports UNN.
"Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile on November 21 is further evidence of its reckless and escalating behavior on the part of the Russian Federation. Our support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine will remain unwavering," the statement reads.
The ministers also condemned Russia's takeover and subsequent control and militarization of ZAES, which poses serious risks to nuclear safety, Russia's increased attacks on commercial shipping and civilian port infrastructure in the Black Sea, and "strongly" condemned Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric.
"We will never put up with threats of the use of nuclear weapons, let alone any use of nuclear weapons, by Russia in the context of its aggressive war against Ukraine," the statement said.
The foreign minister also condemned Russia's "large-scale and systematic" torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees, including the use of sexual violence.
In addition, the ministers are concerned about the deployment of North Korean troops on the territory of Russia and their use on the battlefield against Ukraine.
"North Korea's direct support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to demonstrating Russia's desperate efforts to compensate for its losses, marks a dangerous expansion of the conflict with serious consequences for European security. We are working with our international partners to respond in a coordinated manner to this development. We are also deeply concerned about the possibility of any transfer of technologies related to nuclear weapons or ballistic missiles to the DPRK," the statement said.
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The group of Seven foreign ministers condemned Russia's nuclear rhetoric and its strategy of intimidation, saying they would not "tolerate" it.