The G7 countries pledged to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes."

"We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian, military, diplomatic and legal support and will stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” the joint statement said.

"We reassured President Zelenskyy that we are undeterred and steadfast in our commitment to providing the support Ukraine needs to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

The statement condemned recent Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. We will hold President Putin and those responsible to account.”

The leaders also criticized Russia for "“irresponsible nuclear rhetoric." "We deplore deliberate Russian escalatory steps, including the partial mobilisation of reservists and irresponsible nuclear rhetoric, which is putting global peace and security at risk. We reaffirm that any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences," the statement reads.