G7 Agrees to Increase Pressure on Russia, Macron Says
Quick Look
- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have agreed to intensify pressure on Russia, including by strengthening sanctions, French President Emmanuel Macron announced following the group's summit in Evian-les-Bains.
- Efforts will also continue against the "Russian shadow fleet."
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Why It Matters
The G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains concluded with leaders agreeing to increase pressure on Russia. This includes reinforcing sanctions and continuing efforts against the 'Russian shadow fleet'.
PARIS, June 17. /TASS/. Members of the Group of Seven (G7) have agreed to mount their pressure on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said after the group’s summit in the French town of Evian-les-Bains.
"We undertook the commitment to increase pressure, including by reinforcing our sanctions," Macron said.
In his words, G7 countries "are set to continue efforts" against the so-called Russian shadow fleet.
Earlier, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russia had learned how to mitigate the consequences of illegal economic restrictions.
Open Questions
- What specific new sanctions will be implemented?
- How will the 'shadow fleet' be targeted?
- What is Russia's specific response to these intensified measures?
