G7 discuss Ukraine support amid attacks on infrastructure

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries were meeting in the western German city of Münster on Thursday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China's growing political influence and the energy crisis. Speaking to a press conference as the summit began, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the G7 would not allow Russia to use "Starvation" as a tool of war. The German foreign minister was also asked about Germany's relationship with China as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepared to take a controversial trip to Beijing. The G7 ministers are expected to discuss how to coordinate humanitarian, financial and military aid for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming winter. Speaking after the first roud of talks, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna promised continued aid for Ukraine in the coming months. Later, the G7 ministers are set to talk about measures against high inflation, rising energy prices and collapsing supply chains. EU foreign policy chief Borrell told DW that he had recently spoken with the Iranian foreign minitser and "I told him that we are very much worried by the crackdown of the demonstrators."