China News Service, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on the 4th local time that he would discuss further sanctions against Russia this week with other G7 leaders.
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According to reports, on the same day, when asked about the EU's proposal to impose the toughest sanctions on Russia so far, and what the US plans to do, Biden replied, "We have always been open to additional sanctions."
According to the report, the White House refused to disclose the specific time of Biden’s talks with the leaders of other G7 member countries, and also refused to disclose the Russian oligarchs who may be included in the US sanctions list.
Earlier on the 4th, European Commission President von der Leyen said that the EU plans to announce a new round of sanctions against Russia, including a complete ban on Russian oil.