G-7 leaders promise to back Ukraine against Russian aggression for ‘as long as it takes’

Smoke rises above the buildings after the Russian missile attack on the critical infrastructure of Lviv on Oct. 10, 2022. Russia launched 15 rockets in the Lviv region, some were shot down by air defense forces, the rest hit energy infrastructure facilities. Due to the rocket attack, Lviv was left without electricity, water and mobile communication.

Following a virtual meeting Tuesday morning, the leaders of some of the world's largest economies vowed to support Ukraine as long as it takes.

The G-7 group of nations said in a statement that they will stand with Ukraine for as long as necessary. We are going to support Ukraine in meeting its winter readiness needs.

The Ukrainian President spoke at the beginning of the meeting. Russian missiles killed at least 19 people and injured many others in Ukraine on Monday.

The group said that indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. President Putin and those responsible will be held accountable.

The group's stance was affirmed by the U.S. President in a post on his verified account. He said that he and the G-7 leaders will support Ukraine for as long as necessary.

Russia was kicked out of the G-7 after annexing the territory of the Ukranian. There was a bombing on the bridge.

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are members of the G-7.

The G-7 condemned Russia's actions. The group said that Moscow's "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric" puts global peace and security at risk. The G-7 said that Russia will face severe consequences if it uses weapons of mass destruction.

There are threats of using nuclear weapons. Putin said in a speech last month that he would use all the means at his disposal to protect Russia. He said that he wasn't bluffing.

The White House takes Russia's threats of nuclear war seriously but doesn't see any signs of a current threat If Russia uses its nuclear weapons, Biden warned, the world would be in danger.

The G-7 condemned Russia's attempt to annex regions of Ukraine and vowed to never recognize referendums conducted in parts of the country. The nations agreed that Russia violated the UN charter.

Members agreed to continue to impose economic sanctions on Russia, as well as people or groups that are giving Moscow political or economic support.