G7 countries warn Russia of “serious consequences” if it invades Ukraine

Russia faces “serious consequences” if it decides to invade Ukraine. The Group of Seven nations issued the warning on Sunday after a meeting on tensions over Russia and Ukraine. The Group of Seven economic powers and the head of the European Union’s foreign affairs chief issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s “aggressive” approach toward the Ukrainian border.

The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Japan and the United States met in the English city of Liverpool for consultations on, among other things, tensions around the Russian-Ukrainian border. The G7 warns Russia against a “de-escalation” of its military buildup on the border with Ukraine and says the Kremlin has “no doubt” that the invasion will lead to “serious consequences and high costs”.

“We reaffirm our commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as the right of every sovereign state to determine its own future,” the G7 ministers wrote. The statement contains no further details. British Minister Liz Truss said at the meeting that the summit was “considering all options” when it came to economic sanctions, the Associated Press reported.