Late in the evening, G7 group comment on Russian "war crimes" - and want to "hold Putin accountable"

Created: 06/28/2022, 05:32

By: Andreas Schmid, Felix Durach

The G7 summit in Elmau is underway.

Chancellor Scholz sees no return to old relations with Russia.

The news ticker for the G7 summit.

• Scholz

  excludes "back" with

  Russia

  : The Chancellor has again promised help to Ukraine.

• Selenskyj

  wants to end the

  war

  in

  2022

  : The Ukrainian President has asked the G7 for massive help in order to be able to end the war against Russia before winter.

• G7

  decide new

  sanctions against Moscow

  : The summit participants want to make sure that Russia pays for the costs of the war.

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Update from June 27, 11:03 p.m.:

In the Ukraine war, Russia fired rockets at a department store with around 1,000 people.

At least 13 people died.

After the cruel act, the G7 heads of government have now also published a statement.

The statement verbatim:

"We, the leaders of the G7, condemn the heinous attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk.

Together with Ukraine we mourn the innocent victims of the brutal attack.

Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. Russian President Putin and those responsible will be held accountable.

Today we underscored our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

It is an unjust war that has been raging for 124 days.

We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine for as long as it is needed.

We will not rest until Russia ends its cruel and senseless war against Ukraine.”

Update from June 27, 8:30 p.m .:

Before the conclusion of the G7 summit in Bavaria, US President Joe Biden meets Chancellor Olaf Scholz again.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are also scheduled to attend the meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m., according to the White House schedule.

After that, the last meeting of the summit will take place at Schloss Elmau in the morning.

G7 summit: New statement from Elmau

Update from June 27, 7.30 p.m .:

The G7 countries want to work together with five partner countries from the south for a world order based on rules and democracy.

Along with Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa, the G7 said on Monday they were committed to the "peaceful resolution of conflicts" and opposed "the threat or use of force of any kind" not in accordance with stand by international law.

"As democracies, we seek to promote a rules-based international order," said a statement on "resilient democracies" released at the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in Bavaria.

The twelve countries and the EU want to protect human rights and fight corruption.

The aim at the international level must be "to work towards just, integrative and sustainable solutions to global challenges", such as climate change or the corona pandemic.

Together, the security of the food supply should also be improved in order to prevent famine.

Democracies must ensure "open public debate, independent and pluralistic media and the free flow of information online and offline," it said.

Disinformation must be combated and technologies must be used “in accordance with democratic principles for the benefit of mankind”.

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G7 summit: Scholz rules out "back" with Russia - Chancellor again assures Ukraine of help

Update from June 27, 6:10 p.m.:

According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the G7 agree that the Ukraine war is about “very long-lasting changes that will also shape international relations for a very, very long time”.

For Scholz it is clear: "In relation to Russia there can be no turning back."

Update from June 27, 6:05 p.m .: With

regard to the Ukraine war, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated at the G7 summit in Elmau that the war was viewed from “different perspectives”.

It is therefore important "that we talk to each other about it and also exchange our respective perspectives".

The Ukrainian head of state Selenskyj once again described the situation insistently and thanked him for the support.

"All of us - we have assured this - will continue to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia," emphasizes Scholz, describing the Ukraine war as a "deep, deep turning point in international relations".

In particular, the agreement that borders should not be changed by force was violated.

Update from June 27, 6 p.m.:

Chancellor Olaf Scholz comments on the G7 summit in Elmau.

"The G7 are more than seven economically very successful democracies," he begins his speech.

Making this clear was an important goal for him.

As democracies, we look at the world in a similar way, according to Scholz.

The Chancellor emphasizes the role of exchange between these countries.

“Mutual listening creates mutual understanding and that makes it easier to work together,” he explains.

With a view to climate protection, energy supply and the fight against hunger, the G7 summit had "talked to one another very well and openly and also very constructively".

Putin wants to take part in the G20 summit - his adviser does not yet want to comment on the G7 results

Update from June 27, 4:30 p.m .:

According to information from Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to take part in the G20 summit in Indonesia in the fall.

"Yes, we have confirmed that our participation is planned," the Kremlin chief's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said

at a press conference , according to the state news agency

However, it is still unclear whether Putin will take part in person or via video.

Ushakov also stated that it was still too early to comment on the results of the G7 summit in Elmau.

"No, it's still too early.

To be honest, I didn't look at the current information myself," he replied to journalists' questions.

G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine with statement - "for as long as necessary"

Update from June 27, 1:40 p.m .:

The G7 countries have now announced extensive support for Ukraine in an official statement.

"We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support and stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary," the paper said.

The White House had already published a statement with similar wording in the morning.

The G7 countries want to provide Ukraine with up to 27.9 billion euros in financial support in 2022.

This is intended to close funding gaps and serve the basic needs of the Ukrainian population.

Regarding the new sanctions against Moscow, the paper said: "We are determined to reduce Russia's income, including from gold." However, no details were given.

In addition, the G7 countries again called on Russia to end the war and warned against the use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

This would be unacceptable and would have serious consequences, the paper said.

The leaders also expressed concern about Russia's announced delivery of nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus.

They also called on Russia to stop attacks on agricultural infrastructure immediately and unconditionally and to open the ports for grain exports.

G7 wants to further increase pressure on Putin - "This war must end"

Update from June 27, 12:57 p.m .:

Olaf Scholz has announced even greater pressure from the G7 on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"As the G7, we stand united on Ukraine's side and will continue to support her.

To do this, we have to make tough but necessary decisions," wrote the Chancellor on Twitter.

Scholz thanked the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj for his participation in the G7 summit (

).

“We will continue to increase the pressure on Putin.

This war must end,” the Chancellor continued.

Selenskyj is said to have previously demanded massive support from the G7 in order to be able to end the war against Russia this calendar year.

Selenskyj wants to end the war in 2022 - President calls for massive aid at the G7 summit

Update from June 27, 12:05 p.m .:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj probably wants to end the war against Russia this year.

The 44-year-old is said to have demanded that participants at the G7 summit "do everything" to end the war with Russia later this year.

This is reported by the AFP news agency with reference to internal circles.

Zelenskyy also pointed out that the war would be very long if it could not be ended before winter.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the G7 participants for massive aid.

The war against Russia should be ended before winter.

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G7 adopt new sanctions against Moscow – focus also on armaments sector

Update from June 27, 10:40 a.m .:

According to the US government, the G7 countries have agreed on further punitive measures against Russia.

The measures were aimed, among other things, against military production and supply chains, the White House announced on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Bavaria.

Accordingly, sanctions are to be imposed on hundreds of other people and institutions and punitive tariffs on numerous Russian products.

The aim of the sanctions is to further restrict Russia's access to essential materials, services and technologies.

The Russian armaments sector in particular is said to be affected by this.

This is intended to limit Russia's ability to "replace military equipment it has already lost in its brutal war against Ukraine."

The statement also said the US would levy punitive tariffs on more than 570 Russian product groups with a volume of around $2.3 billion.

Biden and other G7 leaders would seek to use proceeds from punitive tariffs on Russian goods to support Ukraine.

The aim is to ensure "that Russia pays for the costs of its war".

The participants of the G7 summit in Elmau have agreed on further sanctions against Russia.

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G7 impose further sanctions on Russia - Aid to Ukraine "as long as it is necessary"

The White House also announced travel bans against around 500 government officials "for threatening or violating Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence, or for suppressing dissent in Russia."

According to the report, the G7 will also commit to helping Ukraine cover its short-term budget deficits.

The US would pledge a $7.5 billion aid package for this.

The G7 leaders pledged to provide Ukraine with financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support "as long as it is needed".

Zelenskyj demands "powerful air defense" from G7 participants

Update from June 27, 8 a.m.:

On the second day of the G7 summit in Elmau, the Ukraine war is the most important topic on the agenda.

In this context, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj will also be able to comment on the current developments.

The 44-year-old will take part in the fourth working session of the G7 heads of state via video link.

During the night from Sunday to Monday, Zelenskyy reiterated his demands for further arms deliveries to the West.

"We need powerful air defense - modern, fully effective," said the President in his daily video address.

Zelenskyy reiterated his position that any delay in arms deliveries to Ukraine is an invitation to Russia to strike further.

The G7 countries together had so much potential "to stop Russian aggression against Ukraine and Europe," said the 44-year-old.

At the same time as the start of the G7 summit, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was the target of a rocket attack for the first time in three weeks.

The Russian armed forces can also achieve further successes in the east of the country.

In addition to the war in Ukraine, the topics of health, energy and climate are also on the agenda on the second day of the summit.

Von der Leyen at G7 summit: Putin "to tell his face what we think of him"

Update from June 26, 10:10 p.m .:

As EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen is present at the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau.

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, the CDU politician commented on how she was dealing with Vladimir Putin, who has been letting Russian troops rage in Ukraine for four months.

"It's important to tell him to his face what we think of him and what we think of this type of action," stressed von der Leyen, with a view to the G20 meeting in November on the Indonesian island of Bali.

However, in her opinion, it is too important a body, "also for the developing countries, the emerging countries" to let Putin "destroy" it.

In the event of a direct confrontation, she would like the Kremlin boss to say: "Then he should also take a stand."

The basic motto of the evening in Elmau was: "This is about whether the democracies will prevail, or whether the aggressor who brutally attacked Ukraine will prevail." Because von der Leyen fears imitators: "Other autocrats in the world look very carefully whether it is still possible to move borders and invade countries with brute force, military might, or whether the democracies will stand up and use their own strength, and that is above all economic strength, to give an appropriate response and say: Stop, up to here and no further."

New guests, Zelenskyj and possible Putin attacks: that's what the second G7 day will bring

First report from June 26th:

Elmau/Garmisch-Partenkirchen - The first day of the G7 summit in Elmau was marked by symbolic images and the announcement of a package worth billions for developing countries.

On the second day of the summit on Monday, the Ukraine war is on the G7 agenda.

The summit participants from Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, USA, Canada and Japan gathered on Sunday in front of the Upper Bavarian Alps.

On the bench, where Angela Merkel and Barack Obama provided intimate moments in 2015, the G7 group smiled for the cameras after a "working dinner".

The informal group picture of the G7 summit: from left to right: Mario Draghi (Italy), Ursula von der Leyen (EU), Joe Biden (USA), Olaf Scholz (Germany), Boris Johnson (UK), Justin Trudeau (Canada) , Fumio Kishida (Jaoan), Emmanuel Macron (France) and Charles Michel (EU).

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G7 summit in Elmau: package worth billions as an alternative to China

The heads of state and government around Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President Joe Biden had previously announced a billion-euro package for developing countries.

An investment program is intended to counteract China's influence.

The initiative, which was largely initiated by the USA, is intended to “enable high-quality and sustainable infrastructure”.

In total, it is about 600 billion dollars (568 billion euros).

The envisaged sum is not government aid payments.

Rather, with the support of governments, primarily private capital should be mobilized.

So you are dependent on the gusto of private entrepreneurs.

The aim is to make poorer countries in Asia and Africa, which want to build ports, roads and bridges for their development, less dependent on Chinese investments.

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G7 summit in Elmau: Zelenskyj present via video link

On Monday, the Ukraine war is the top priority on the G7 agenda.

While the G7 leaders were meeting at Schloss Elmau, Russia bombed Kyiv.

Actually, Russian troops had withdrawn from the Ukrainian capital.

A targeted provocation by Vladimir Putin?

"One has to assume that Putin is flexing his muscles here," said EPP boss Manfred Weber (CSU) on the sidelines of the summit on ARD.

Volodymyr Zelenskyj will also be there on the second day of the summit.

However, the Ukrainian President will only take part virtually in the deliberations in Bavaria.

The topics of climate, energy and health will also be discussed on Monday.

The heads of state and government of Indonesia, South Africa, India, Senegal and Argentina are expected at Schloss Elmau.

Among other things, partnerships for a sustainable energy policy will be discussed with them.

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