Because of the war he launched almost 14 months ago against Ukraine
The Group of Seven (G7) of the world’s most industrialized countries is considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia because of the war it launched nearly 14 months ago against Ukraine, Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported today, citing sources. unnamed government officials in Tokyo.
The US news agency Bloomberg also reported that the US and other allies of Ukraine are considering imposing a “ban on the export of most items to Russia”. According to the agency, officials are holding talks on the issue ahead of the G7 summit.
The leaders of the US, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Japan – which holds the rotating presidency of the G7 – are scheduled to meet in May at the group’s summit in Hiroshima.
Asked about the Bloomberg report, Hirokazu Matsuno, a Japanese government spokesman, said the government was aware, but declined to comment on ongoing discussions about potentially imposing further sanctions on Russia.
“What is important to end Russia’s aggression as soon as possible is for the G7 to remain united on tough sanctions against Russia and strong support for Ukraine,” he said during the regular accredited editors’ briefing. .
Source :Skai
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