“The G7 finance ministers discussed further measures to increase pressure on Russia at a meeting in order to end its war against Ukraine. In particular, they agreed to accelerate the discussion of further use of frozen Russian assets.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to the message of the Ministry of Finance of Canada, which is presiding on G7
Details: It is reported that the reason for this meeting G7 was the increasingly aggressive position of Russia, including recent bombardment in Ukraine and the violation of Poland’s airspace by Russian drones on Wednesday, as well as its unwillingness to agree to the ceasefire.
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“G7 seeks to stop the Russian military car and met today to discuss the further strengthening of economic measures aimed at undermining Russia’s ability to finance its war,” the statement said.
The ministers have agreed to discuss the discussion of further use of frozen Russian assets to finance the defense of Ukraine, as well as to study other mechanisms that would increase Ukraine’s financial support even more.
“Based on the recent steps of Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom to reduce the marginal price of Russian oil from $ 60 to $ 47.60 per barrel, G7 ministers also discussed a wide range of possible economic measures to increase pressure on Russia, including further sanctions and trade measures, such as tariffs.
Prehistory:
- Earlier in the United States stated that European countries should stop buying Russian oil and gas if they want Washington to intensify sanctions against Moscow.
- US Finance Minister Scott Bessent said on September 7 that the US is ready to increase pressure on Russia, if Europe.