US to impose new sanctions on Russia as Biden meets with allies
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Ukrainian soldiers at a position in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, on Feb 21, 2023, amid Russia's invasion.
PHOTO: NYTIMES
WASHINGTON - United States President Joe Biden will meet virtually on Friday with Group of Seven (G-7) leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The same group came together in 2022, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, imposing the first round of a series of sanctions.
“The G-7 has become an anchor of our strong and united response to Russia,” White House spokesman Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Thursday.
The leaders on Friday will discuss “how we continue supporting Ukraine” and ways to increase pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine a year ago, she said.
The sanctions will include Russian banks, technology and defence sectors, and will impact both people and companies involved in the conflict, according to Ms Jean-Pierre.
The US will also announce a fresh Ukrainian aid package that will include economic, security and energy support, she added. REUTERS
