G7 = 7 major countries and NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the 7th, as many civilians were found killed after the withdrawal of Russian troops near Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, and Western countries intensified criticism of Russia. , Hold a foreign ministers' meeting.
The focus is on being able to take a stance to further increase pressure on Russia with additional sanctions and military support.
The G7 and NATO will hold a foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on the 7th over Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Many civilians have been found murdered after the withdrawal of Russian troops in the suburbs of Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, and Western countries are increasing their criticism of Russia.
For this reason, a series of meetings will discuss future measures such as strengthening sanctions, and the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which began on the 6th, will provide further military assistance to Ukraine, as well as financial and humanitarian assistance. Discussions will take place.
Prior to the meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on the 6th, "We will discuss not only how to continue the efforts so far, but also how to strengthen them," while strengthening military support to Ukraine. He emphasized the idea of increasing pressure on Russia.
Japan, South Korea, Australia, etc. will also participate in the meeting on the 7th as partner countries.
NATO sees Russia's military invasion as a problem for the entire international community and wants to agree to further cooperate with Japan and others.
Foreign Minister Hayashi to explain Japan's response such as additional sanctions and support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister Hayashi, who left Japan on the 6th, will arrive in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, around noon Japan time and attend the G7 urgent foreign ministers' meeting in the afternoon.
At the meeting, it is expected that the treatment of additional sanctions on Russia will be discussed after it was found that many citizens were killed in the suburbs of Kieu, the capital of Ukraine.
In this, Minister Hayashi will explain Japan's response such as additional sanctions and support for Ukraine, and would like to keep pace with the G7 as much as possible and increase pressure.
Minister Hayashi will also attend a foreign ministers' meeting with NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries and partner countries such as South Korea and Australia.
At this meeting, Minister Hayashi shared the recognition that Russia's military invasion with China and other countries in mind will shake the foundations of the entire international order, including not only Europe but also the Indo-Pacific region, and arms control and cyber. I would like to confirm that we will deepen cooperation in fields.