The G7 Summit in Germany, the summit of the seven major countries, began on the 27th, with discussions on the second day, and the leaders of each country, along with President Zelensky, who attended online, commented on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. I exchanged.
It seems that discussions were held on increasing pressure on Russia and promptly providing weapons from the G7 to Ukraine.
At the G7 Summit in Elmau, southern Germany, discussions began on the second day of the 27th, and leaders of each country exchanged views on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
The talks were open only at the beginning, and Ukrainian President Zelensky also attended online.
As Russia's military invasion lasted for more than four months, leaders of the nations appear to have exchanged views with President Zelensky on increasing pressure on Russia.
In this regard, senior U.S. Biden administration officials said G7 leaders are expected to soon agree to cap the trading price of Russian oil as part of increased pressure on Russia. Did.
In addition, it seems that the summit discussed the realization of the prompt provision of weapons required by the Ukrainian side and long-term support including reconstruction.
Meanwhile, on the 27th, discussions will be held on how to respond to the global food crisis, which is one of the main agenda items of this summit.
It is expected that discussions will be held on how to carry out a large amount of grain that remains in Ukraine due to the effects of the invasion, and support measures for countries in the Middle East and Africa where the serious effects of the food crisis are feared. increase.
The G7 Summit will be held until the 28th, and the focus will be on what concrete measures will be taken by the leaders of each country to increase the pressure on Russia.
To set the maximum price of Russian oil
A high-ranking official of the Biden administration in the United States told reporters on the 27th, "G7 = leaders of the seven major countries are going to give instructions to the relevant ministries and agencies to create a mechanism to set a maximum price for Russian oil. We are making final adjustments, "said G7 leaders, who are expected to soon agree to cap the trading price of Russian oil.
"The aim is to force Russia's oil prices down, cut off Putin's main source of funding, and minimize its impact on the G7 and other countries," said the military to Ukraine. He emphasized that there are two things: increasing pressure on Russia, which continues to invade, and curbing soaring energy prices.
According to Western media, the G7 is considering a mechanism that allows insurance for ships carrying Russian oil and effectively allows imports only if they agree to set a price cap.
The G7 agreed at an online summit last month to ban oil imports from Russia in stages or immediately, but it was pointed out that soaring oil prices would not be sufficient for sanctions. Therefore, it is expected that an agreement will be reached to set an upper limit on the trading price of oil.