G7 Expresses 'Utmost Concern' Over Russia's Seizure Of Ukraine Vessels & Crews

According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, foreign ministers from a Group of Seven leading industrialized nations expressed their 'utmost concern' regarding Russia's seizures of three Ukrainian naval ships and their crews near Crimea. In a joint statement, the ministers reportedly called for restraint while also claiming that there was no justification in the action. Reuters reports that the ministers went on to urge Russia to release both the ships and their crews.