The G7 ministers added that they hoped to start distributing funds from a $50 billion loan package stemming from frozen Russian assets by the end of the year. They also pledged to act against groups helping Russia to evade sanctions imposed on it after its invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago.

In our news wrap Tuesday, G7 foreign ministers renewed their "unwavering" support for Ukraine, at least six people have died in Pakistan during violent clashes between security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison and a new Biden administration proposal would cover the cost of popular weight-loss drugs through Medicare or Medicaid.

The Group of Seven (G7) countries plan to intensify pressure on China by adopting stronger language in a communiqué concerning Beijing and pledging new measures in response to China's support for Russia.

A joint statement of Group of Seven foreign ministers is set to avoid mentioning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an effort by the Italian hosts to find a common position on it.

G7 leaders are facing a tough decision: whether to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or continue cooperating with him to resolve the Middle East conflict,