G7 warns Russia of ‘severe cost’ of attack on Ukraine
By DW
14 December 2021 |
3:34 pm
The Group of Seven countries have condemned Russia's military buildup near its border with Ukraine and warned that further military aggression against Ukraine would have "massive consequences." G7 foreign ministers also issued a warning to Iran.
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