G7 = Leaders of the seven major countries hold a face-to-face meeting in Belgium, condemning Russia for its military invasion and demanding its withdrawal, and issuing a statement warning that Russia will not use biological, chemical or nuclear weapons. Did.
The G7 summit was held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on the 24th, and was held face-to-face with the attendance of Prime Minister Kishida and President Biden of the United States.
A summit statement released after the meeting condemned the Russian military's attacks on the Ukrainian people and public infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, and said it would help the International Criminal Court collect evidence of war crimes.
It calls on Russia to withdraw its troops, strengthens humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighboring countries, and emphasizes its involvement in the acceptance and protection of displaced persons.
It also urges Russia to refrain from any action that would endanger nuclear facilities and warns against the use of biological or chemical or nuclear weapons.
In addition, the statement states that Russia will take further steps to reduce its reliance on energy and take the necessary steps to prevent the global food crisis.
In addition, international organizations and multilateral frameworks should not respond to Russia as before, calling for a united response to the international community to isolate Russia.
At a press conference after the meeting, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the chair of the G7, expressed concern about the possibility of Russia's use of biological and chemical weapons. Said and warned Russia.
US President Joe Biden uses chemical weapons to "take appropriate action"
President Biden of the United States held a press conference after the summit of NATO and G7 = seven major countries held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on the 24th.
"Putin was hoping that NATO would be out of step, but NATO has never been as united as it is today," he said. Through new sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine, Western countries are united. I emphasized that I was able to show again.
And while Russia restrains Ukraine by saying that it will take appropriate measures when it uses chemical weapons, it will "determine at that time" about the possibility that NATO will take military action. I just mentioned it.
Furthermore, regarding the G20 = summit of 20 major countries scheduled to be held in Indonesia in November, President Biden said that Russia should be excluded, although it is decided by the members of the G20, if it is difficult. Ukraine also argued that it should be involved.
In addition, President Biden has revealed that the United States will contribute more than $ 1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and will accept 100,000 evacuees from Ukraine.