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Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russia...
The G7 countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. They positively assessed the meeting between the US and Ukraine held on March 11 in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of a ceasefire.
The G7 demanded that Russia agree to a ceasefire on equal terms and stated that if an agreement was not reached, additional sanctions and support would be implemented.
Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of the release of war prisoners and detainees, the return of Ukrainian children, and the provision of reliable security guarantees. The G7 also confirmed their continued support for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction process.
The G7 condemned the military assistance provided to Russia by North Korea, Iran, and China, and stated that more serious measures would be taken against these countries. They expressed concern about the impact of the war on civilians and infrastructure and pledged to continue working together to ensure Ukraine remains democratic and free.
The G7 called for Hamas to release hostages and return bodies to their families, emphasized the need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, and stressed the importance of securing a lasting ceasefire. They supported a political solution for the Palestinian people through negotiations and called for joint action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East.
The G7 expressed concern about escalating tensions in the West Bank, affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, and stated that Hamas should have no future role in Gaza. They supported efforts for peace and stability in Syria and Lebanon, calling for the rejection of terrorism in Syria.
Finally, the G7 highlighted Iran's contribution to regional instability and stressed the importance of preventing the development of nuclear weapons. They called on Iran to pursue diplomatic solutions and refrain from using violent means.
The G7 reaffirmed their commitment to preserving a free, open, and secure environment in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing sovereignty, territorial integrity, and human rights principles in addressing regional tensions.
They opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or coercion and stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The G7 expressed concerns regarding China's nuclear weapons and military buildup, advocating for transparency and dialogue. They called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
In discussions about Haiti and Venezuela, the G7 emphasized supporting local police and increasing the role of the UN for stability. They also called for an end to violence in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, demanding the protection of civilians.
Lastly, the G7 supported strengthening sanctions and combating hybrid warfare.
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
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Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
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