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Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

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Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec on Thursday, March 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Saul Loeb — Pool

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says G7 leaders have "strong unity" on defending Ukraine and would back a ceasefire proposal supported by Ukrainians.

Joly spoke to media this morning after meeting with her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting in the Charlevoix region, northeast of Quebec City.

She says the ball is now "in Russia's court" and the G7 is now "studying" Russia's reaction to the U.S. ceasefire proposal.

The minister says the leaders are on track to release a strong collective statement.

Other G7 leaders are also set to address media later today, including German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2025.

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press


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