In response to the unilateral annexation by Russia, the foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries
issued a statement on October 1, Japan time, saying, "We condemn in the strongest possible terms." He announced that he would impose additional sanctions on Russia.
"In the strongest possible terms, we condemn unanimously Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the statement said.
In addition, he said, "We will never approve of the so-called 'annexation' or the fake 'referendum' held at gunpoint. We will make clear to all countries any attempt to acquire territory by force." I ask you to condemn it."
He also announced that he would impose additional sanctions on Russia, saying, ``I will impose additional economic costs on individuals and groups that provide political and economic support to Russia.''
He also called on Russia to immediately stop its military aggression and withdraw all troops from Ukraine, along with the four states it has unilaterally annexed eight years ago. It reaffirmed that Crimea in the south is an integral part of Ukraine.