G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
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G7 leaders expressed a united stance in support of Ukraine's territorial integrity and agreed to intensify sanctions targeting Russia’s war economy, including measures specifically against the oil and gas sectors.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) - The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the pressure on the Russian war economy. "In this context, we will strengthen our sanctions (against Russia), including those on the oil and gas sectors," the leaders said in a joint statement.