Lavrov called on G20 countries not to use the economy as a weapon. The minister pointed out the need to develop balanced solutions on the energy transition, digital transformation, restoration of supply chains, access to energy resources and food.
Earlier, White House spokesman John Kirby said that the United States would announce a new package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, February 23. Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin announced the loss of economic leadership by the U.S.