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EU pushes U.S. on tougher Russia sanctions, $45 oil cap

The European Union and its G7 partners will continue efforts to gain U.S. support for further sanctions against Russia and push Moscow to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, EU Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan told Radio Liberty on June 13.

13 June 2025, 10:36 AM

Rest of G7 prepared to lower Russian oil price cap without U.S.

Most of the G7 countries are ready to lower the price cap on Russian oil exports from $60 to $45 per barrel, even if U.S. President Donald Trump opts out of the plan, Reuters reported on June 12, citing four sources familiar with the matter.

12 June 2025, 08:28 PM

U.S. makes surprise shift, joins G7 in condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven issued a joint communiqué condemning what they called Russia’s “brutal war” against Ukraine and vowed to tighten sanctions on Moscow if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to delay a ceasefire, The Telegraph reported on May 23.

24 May 2025, 11:01 AM

G7: No thaw for Russia’s frozen assets until Ukraine is repaid

Russia’s sovereign assets will remain immobilized until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine and pays for the damage it has caused, the Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors stated in their May 22 communique after the meeting in Banff, Canada.

23 May 2025, 10:28 AM

Kyiv invites EU to shoulder funding its military

Ukraine has proposed that the European Union help finance its armed forces beginning in 2026, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22.

22 May 2025, 10:32 PM

EU to push for lower Russian oil cap

The European Union will propose to the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers to lower Russian seaborne oil cap as part of the new sanctions package against Moscow, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said, Reuters reported on May 19.

20 May 2025, 09:22 AM

Washington refuses to back G7 statement condemning Russia’s Sumy massacre

The United States has refused to sign a proposed G7 statement condemning Russia’s April 13 horrific missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, CNN reported on April 15, citing a senior Canadian government official.

16 April 2025, 08:23 AM

Trump blocks G7 outrage over Russia’s April 13 Sumy massacre

The United States blocked a proposed G7 statement condemning Russia’s April 13 missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, citing a desire to keep diplomatic channels with Moscow open, Bloomberg reported on April 15.

15 April 2025, 06:33 PM

EU delivers €1B to Ukraine from interest on frozen Russian assets

The European Union has transferred €1 billion ($1.08 billion) to Ukraine as part of the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, which uses windfall profits generated from frozen Russian assets. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the funding after meeting with European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis in Brussels on April 9.

9 April 2025, 05:12 PM

Putin surprised by the nickname Group of Seven for G7 nations

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has expressed surprise at why the G7 is called the "Group of Seven," TASS reported on Telegram on March 18.

18 March 2025, 06:59 PM

Carney invites Zelenskyy to June G7 summit in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the G7 summit scheduled for June 15–17 in Alberta, The Times reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 08:30 PM

G7 threatens Russia with new sanctions, increased aid to Ukraine

G7 countries are prepared to ramp up military aid to Ukraine and sanction pressure on Russia if Moscow refuses to accept the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, G7 foreign ministers said in a joint statement on March 14.

14 March 2025, 09:39 PM

G7 urges reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, dodges new Russia sanctions

The draft communiqué of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada does not mention possible new sanctions against Russia, but stresses the importance of providing reliable security guarantees for Ukraine to be able to deter and defend itself against future aggression, Reuters reported on March 14.

14 March 2025, 10:50 AM

Rubio urges G7 to soften Russia language, citing peace talks

The United States opposes language that could harm its efforts in peace talks with Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ahead of the March 12-14 meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers in Canada, Reuters reported on March 11.

11 March 2025, 11:43 AM

EU deadlock: No deal on frozen Russian assets confiscation in sight

There is a lack of consensus among member states on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets in the EU, the bloc’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said after the Feb. 24 meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the Interfax news agency reported.

25 February 2025, 12:09 PM

Zelenskyy reports positive talks with Trump during G7 meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 meeting, he announced during a joint press conference with other leaders on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 07:40 PM

Kremlin plots ‘victory’ stunt as war drags on, orders fresh propaganda push – HUR

Russian propagandists have been instructed to push a “victory” narrative ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and occupying forces plan to announce their supposed “victory,” Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence reported on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 10:22 AM

US opposes labeling Russia as aggressor in G7 statement on Ukraine

The United States has reportedly objected to labeling Russia as the aggressor in the G7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as five Western officials familiar with the situation told the Financial Times on Feb. 20.

20 February 2025, 06:32 PM

G7 may lower Russian oil price cap

The G7 countries are planning to revise the price cap on Russian oil to reduce Moscow's hard currency income, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 18.

18 February 2025, 11:31 PM

France shuts door on Trump’s call to bring Russia back to G7

Russia's return to the G7 is currently "unthinkable," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on French television, Le Figaro reported on Feb. 16.

17 February 2025, 12:58 PM

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