The Group of Seven warned Russia of additional sanctions unless a ceasefire with Ukraine is accepted, showing strong unity despite ongoing internal tensions. The G7 also called for permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the need for robust security arrangements to support Ukraine's territorial integrity.

The United States drew closer to its G7 allies on Friday, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.