In La Malbaie, Canada, on March 14, the United States aligned with its G7 allies to support Ukraine's territorial integrity and cautioned Russia to adhere to a ceasefire or face potential sanctions. The joint communique from the foreign ministers came after tensions between the US and its allies over trade, security, and Ukraine policies.
G7 officials were relieved by the agreement, as they had feared disagreement would benefit Russia and China. The ministers, including Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US, as well as the EU, met in La Malbaie to address global geopolitical issues.
While the document reaffirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, concerns lingered about the US stance under the Trump administration. Despite the positive outcome, officials noted the need for a consistent approach from the US regarding Russia.
The communique emphasized the importance of Ukraine's territorial integrity and called for a ceasefire, cautioning Russia to comply or face further sanctions. It also addressed maritime security, including measures targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
There were debates over language on Gaza, the Middle East, and China, with notable mentions of Taiwan and the omission of a two-state solution in the final statement regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.