US EditionUkraine Updates: G7 Rules Out Easing Sanctions on Russia
G7 leaders uphold sanctions on Russia to maintain pressure amid Middle East war disruptions and coordinated energy releases including 400 million barrels by the International Energy Agency.
- President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that G7 leaders rejected easing sanctions against Russia despite global oil market turmoil from the US-Israeli war in Iran. "This situation in no way justifies lifting the sanctions that exist against Russia," Macron said.
- In the Kharkiv region, Russian attacks left two people dead on Wednesday, while a Ukrainian drone strike killed two in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region. Regional governor Oleg Synegubov reported fatalities in the Shevchenkivsky district.
- Parliament President Julia Klöckner arrived in Kyiv for her first visit since taking office, telling lawmakers in the Verkhovna Rada, "We will remain at your side." She pledged continued political and military support for Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused British forces of involvement in a Ukrainian strike on Bryansk that killed at least six people, claiming the use of British Storm Shadow missiles was "impossible without British specialists."
- Energy infrastructure faces sustained threat, with Koretskyi reporting Russia has attacked Naftogaz facilities more than 30 times this year. European Council President Antonio Costa backed releasing 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize markets and limit Russia's revenues.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out lifting sanctions against Russia due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. "The current situation does not justify lifting sanctions against Russia. Our focus on Ukraine, supporting the country and maintaining clarity on sanctions against Russia remains unchanged and we will continue these efforts," Macron said after a video conference with G7 leaders on Wednesday, reports Telegrafi. Stressing …
The Iranian blockade of maritime traffic in the Strait of Ormuz and the consequent increase in crude oil "does not justify" lifting the sanctions imposed on Russia for its...
Restrictions will remain despite the situation in the world oil market.
Macron: G7 Rejects Lifting Russia Sanctions Despite Rising Oil Prices
G7 leaders on Wednesday, March 11th rejected easing sanctions on Russia, despite the impact of the Middle East conflict on global oil markets, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. Speaking after a video call with other G7 leaders, Macron said “We also stated at this G7 meeting that this situation in no way justifies lifting the sanctions that exist against Russia.” The discussion of the leaders of the world’s largest economies focused on …
Rising oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East cannot be a reason for easing sanctions against Russia.
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