According to the White House, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will join US President Joe Biden in hosting a virtual summit of the G-7 leaders on Friday. Zelensky will be looking for broad penalties against Russia during the summit as the conflict with Ukraine enters its second year. Canada, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and the United States make up the G-7. “Tomorrow morning, President Biden will gather with G-7 leaders and President Zelensky for a virtual meeting to continue coordinating our efforts to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its war,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.
The leaders will talk about how to keep supporting Ukraine and put more pressure on Putin
According to Karine, the leaders will talk about how to keep supporting Ukraine and put more pressure on Putin and those who back his aggression. Also, broad-based sanctions will be put in place by the United States targeting vital industries that give President Vladimir Putin money. Russian banks, Russian defense and technology companies, and individuals in third-party nations trying to escape the sanctions will also be monitored, according to Jean-Pierre.
Also, it is anticipated that the US will announce new economic, energy, and security assistance for Ukraine. The action aims to defend the Ukrainian people from Russian aggression and make it possible to provide necessities like heat and power. Karine reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to Ukraine, saying that the US will remain by her side for whatever long it was necessary.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will speak to the UN Security Council about the anniversary of the Ukrainian War
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will speak to the UN Security Council about the anniversary of the Ukrainian War after the meeting. According to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, Blinken will discuss the need for a just and lasting peace, one that is in line with the principles of the UN Charter and one that will enable Ukraine to remain, in the long run, a sovereign, democratic, independent, whole, and prosperous country with the ability to defend itself in the future.
Jean-Pierre also praised Japan, the new G-7 leader, for its commitment to give Ukraine an additional $5.5 billion in economic support. “The Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic are not distinct theatres here, but are firmly connected together,” she added. “Our alliance with Japan and Japan’s strong partnerships with countries in Europe only underscore this.