The UK is scheduled to announce new sanctions on Tuesday against Russia, designed to “restrict Putin’s war machinery,” along with other Ukrainian allies.
Ir Kiel said the measure would raise economic pressure on the Kremlin and show Vladimir Putin “to show that he is in the interests of him and Russia, and that he is serious about peace.”
However, it appears unlikely that the US will join the move after Donald Trump signaled his opposition to further measures during the G7 Summit in Canada and said sanctions were “costs.” [the US] Lots of money.”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said 14 people were killed after another wave of drones and missiles struck Kiev overnight.
Downing Street said the new sanctions package aims to maintain “pressure on Russian military industrial facilities” but did not provide further details.
In a statement, Ir Kiel said he and other G7 partners have confirmed new measures at the Alberta Summit, “will narrow down Russia’s energy revenue and cut down the funds that can be poured into illegal wars.”
“The truth is, Russia doesn’t hold all of the cards,” he said.
Asked why limited information on the contents of the sanctions package was released, the 10th spokesman said:
Earlier on Monday, Trump announced he would depart the summit early due to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East — indicating that he did not support the sanctions plan.
He said: “You’re talking about billions and billions of dollars. Sanctions aren’t that easy. It’s not just one-way.”
Trump said he was “waiting to see if the deal is a deal” between Russia and Ukraine.
At a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump also called the removal from Russia’s G7 group a “mistake” and “makes life even more complicated.”
In 2014, then-US President Barack Obama and other world leaders decided to banish Russia from a major economic group after Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
