The world’s largest economies have rejected a request from Russia to pay for the gas they import from the country in rubles, said German Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Speaking after a teleconference of the G7 energy ministers he chaired, Habeck said the ministers agreed that Russia’s request for a ruble payment was a “unilateral and […]
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G7 to Putin: ‘We do not pay in rubles for gas’ – We will cut off supply, Russian senator replies
The energy ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) traditional industrial powers of the world rejected the demand of Russian President Vladimir Putin that the countries “friendly” to Moscow to pay for the import of Russian gas in rubles, said the Deputy Minister and Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck, following […]
G7, European Union leaders condemn ICBM launch by North Korea
G7 and European Union leaders have condemned North Korea’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and called on Pyongyang to restore its self-proclaimed moratorium on rocket launches, according to Reuters. “These reckless actions threaten regional and international peace and security, pose a dangerous and unpredictable threat to international civil aviation and maritime navigation in […]
Macron: ‘Ready for new sanctions against Moscow if deemed necessary’
French President Emmanuel Macron said today that Western powers were ready to impose new sanctions on Russia if necessary, as they continued efforts to isolate Moscow after the war in Ukraine and force it into a ceasefire. “These sanctions have an impact and are tangible. We must continue to have a deterrent effect,” the French […]
G7 and NATO warn Russia: ‘Do not use biological, chemical, nuclear weapons in Ukraine’
LAST UPDATE: 19.45 The G7 and NATO warned Russia on Thursday not to use biological, chemical or nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed in a video message to the G7 that “The danger of large-scale use of chemical weapons by Russia on Ukrainian territory is real”. “We warn […]
Zelensky at G7: ‘Imposing universal embargo on Russia’
“The danger of large-scale use of chemical weapons by Russia on Ukrainian territory is real,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video message to G7 heads of state and government. According to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform, Volodymyr Zelensky called on the leaders of the G7 countries to impose a universal embargo on Russia, […]
G7 and EU countries will prevent Moscow from using its gold reserves
LAST UPDATE: 16:21 The G7 countries and the European Union will impose sanctions on any transaction involving Russia’s gold reserves to prevent Moscow from circumventing Russia’s financial isolation, the White House said. “It is clear that any transaction involving gold in connection with Russia’s central bank is covered by the sanctions,” the White House said […]
G7 meeting next Thursday in Brussels on Russian invasion of Ukraine
A G7 meeting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be held next Thursday in Brussels, on the same day as the NATO and EU summits, the German government announced today. The meeting will focus “mainly on the situation in Ukraine” and will take place in the framework of the NATO and European Union summits […]
US, G7 and EU consider lifting Russia ‘most-favored-nation’ clause
The United States, along with the Group of Seven and the European Union, will move today to remove the “rather-favored state” clause from Russia to invade Ukraine, paving the way for an increase in customs duties, according to sources. aware of the subject and US media reports. US President Joe Biden is expected to announce […]
G7 energy ministers to discuss further action on Russian oil and gas
The energy ministers of the G7, the group of the world’s seven strongest economies, will meet tomorrow, Thursday, to discuss what more the West can do to reduce its dependence on Russian oil and gas, the British minister said today. Energy and Entrepreneurship Quasi Quarting. Britain has said it will phase out imports of Russian […]
