Despite tensions, top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies have agreed on a joint statement expressing support for Ukraine and a US ceasefire proposal in the three-year-old war.

Despite the tensions, diplomats are hopeful group could reach consensus on a final communique Friday after hours of late-night negotiations.

Canada on Thursday urged the Group of Seven (G7) nations to back Ukraine against Russia's 'aggression' as United States President Donald Trump's more conciliatory approach toward Moscow split the club of wealthy democracies.

The Group of Seven (G7) economically developed Western democracies has after lengthy talks agreed on a common position on the US course towards securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. "All these seven foreign ministers agree with the US proposal of a ceasefire that is supported by Ukrainians,

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the G7 is united in supporting a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, which has been endorsed by Kyiv and is now awaiting a response from Russia.