Biden: United States, other G7 countries agree to adopt ‘devastating’ sanctions against Russia

G7 leaders have agreed to impose devastating packages of sanctions against Russia over its armed aggression against Ukraine.

“This morning, I met with my G7 counterparts to discuss President Putin’s unjustified attack on Ukraine and we agreed to move forward on devastating packages of sanctions and other economic measures to hold Russia to account. We stand with the brave people of Ukraine,” U.S. President Joe Biden posted on Twitter following the meeting with other leaders.

As reported, a virtual meeting of G7 leaders took place on Thursday morning Washington, D.C. time. Later, Biden is expected to make a statement on Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

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