The United States drew closer to its G7 allies on Friday, overcoming differences, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.

"G7 members called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully," the G7 nations, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, said in a final draft statement seen by Reuters.

The Group of Seven powers Friday warned Russia of new sanctions unless it accepts a ceasefire with Ukraine, in a forceful show of unity after President Donald Trump rattled the club of democracies.

Foreign ministers from the G7 nations reached a deal on a joint statement aimed at showing unity on Friday that backed Ukraine's territorial integrity and warned Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.

On Friday, G7 foreign ministers held a session focused on strategic challenges posed by China, North Korea, Iran and Russia. Many foreign policy analysts and military officials refer to these four nations as the “Axis of Upheaval,” describing their growing anti-Western collaboration.

Foreign ministers from G7 nations have come together in a show of unity, reaching an agreement on a joint statement that reaffirms support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity while warning Russia

The G7 foreign ministers, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity in a joint statement on Friday. Rubio joined the other G7 nations in reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty,

The G7 countries have warned Russia that it will face further sanctions if it refuses to comply with the ceasefire. Source: draft joint statement of the G7 countries, which was seen by Reuters, European Pravda reports Details: In the statement,

In the draft communiqué following the meeting, the G7 foreign ministers did not include new sanctions against Russia. But the joint statement will mention security guarantees for Ukraine, according to Reuters.