Group of Seven warns Russia of 'massive' consequences if Ukraine invaded

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

LIVERPOOL, England — The Group of Seven economic powers told Russia on Sunday to "de-escalate" its military buildup near the Ukrainian border, warning that an invasion would have "massive consequences" and inflict severe economic pain on Moscow.

Foreign ministers from the United States, Britain and the rest of the G-7, joined by the European Union's foreign affairs chief, issued a joint statement declaring themselves "united in our condemnation of Russia's military buildup and aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine."

The G-7 called on Russia to "de-escalate, pursue diplomatic channels, and abide by its international commitments on transparency of military activities," and praised Ukraine's "restraint."

"Any use of force to change borders is strictly prohibited under international law. Russia should be in no doubt that further military aggression against Ukraine would have massive consequences and severe cost in response," the statement said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/group-of-seven-warns-russia-of-massive-consequences-if-ukraine-invaded/ar-AARJMzV

[Faux pas]

1. ...

They should freeze all assets, pretty sure it's all laundered ill gotten gains.

[Bayard]

2. He got away with taking Crimea

Deja vu all over again.

[marble falls]

3. Can anyone imagine a 45 G-7 standing up together. Joe does a fine job of getting the planet

... to re-accept us into a community.

[Texaswitchy]

4. Trump was getting ready to give away Alaska.

Putin would have anything he wanted.

[marble falls]

5. And buy Greenland.

[Texaswitchy]

6. Sure was.

Anything for Putin.

[marble falls]

7. It's the only relationship he jumps hoops for.

[thucythucy]

8. I haven't heard much comment on how all this will affect efforts to stop nuclear proliferation.

Ukraine, if I have this right, was pursuaded to give up its nukes in return for assurances that its sovereignty and borders would be respected. I would bet there are lots of Ukrainians right now deeply regretting that decision.

And seeing these events unfold, if I somehow found myself in the role of advisor to, say, the Japanese military, I'd say, "Get some nukes." Vietnam, likewise.

Any nation that fears hostilities with either Russia or China must have military people making just this calculation. I'd include Germany on that list, as problematic as that would be for so many people.

Putin, and the leadership in China, may be opening a megaton sized can of worms. Once this race to arm is set in motion, there may be nothing anyone can do to stop it.