G7 not distracted by Putin’s nuclear threats

That’s according to a joint statement by Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, and EU, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"We reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric. It will not distract or dissuade us from supporting Ukraine, for as long as necessary," the G7 countries said.

Read also: White House denounces 'absurdity' of Putin's speech

They also vowed to further strengthen and expand sanctions against supporters of the Putin regime. " We will impose further economic costs on Russia, and on individuals and entities – inside and outside of Russia – that provide pitical or economic support to these viations of international law," the signatories emphasized.

The members of the Group of Seven are "unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression and its unquestionable right to reclaim its territory from Russia."

Read also: Russia suspends participation in New START treaty

"Russia must immediately st its war of aggression, withdraw all of its tros and military equipment from Ukraine, and respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We reaffirm that the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya as well as Crimea are integral parts of Ukraine," the statement reads.