The diplomats of the G7 countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraineâs independence and territorial integrity LONDON, May 5. /TASS/. The Group of Seven has urged Russia to honor its OSCE obligations to ensure transparency of military activities, reads the joint statement adopted on Wednesday following a meeting of top diplomats of the G7 countries. The diplomats reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity "within its internationally recognised borders including its territorial waters." "We call on Russia to uphold the OSCE principles and commitments it has signed up to on transparency about its military forces and activities, including by addressing the specific concerns and questions raised under Chapter III of the Vienna Document," the statement notes. "It is critical that Moscow now fully withdraws its forces and takes the necessary steps to help alleviate tensions."