On the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, G7 leaders met;

USA, Japan, Canada, UK, France, Germany and Italy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.

A joint statement followed the meeting.

The countries promise to jointly support Ukraine economically, diplomatically and militarily, as well as to assist the country in the reconstruction of society.

A series of harsh words and measures are directed at Russia at the same time.

Sanctions in several areas

The G7 countries condemn Russia's brutal, unjust war of rape, torture, deportation and the killing of civilians, as well as the Kremlin's irresponsible talk about nuclear weapons.

New sanctions are therefore directed at the country.

The goal is to completely exclude Russia from the world's strongest economies.

The measures affect, among other things, Russian energy, oil exports and the country's access to goods used in its military industry, such as machine parts and construction materials.

Measures must also be taken against Russian diamond exports.

The G7 countries also promise to make sure that Russia pays for the damage it inflicted on Ukraine.

"Paying a heavy price"

At the same time, a clear message is directed at the countries that in some way contribute to Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine.

For example, the United States must to a greater extent prevent the use of American technology for the manufacture of drones in Iran for use in Ukraine.

"We call on the countries and international actors who try to avoid or undermine our measures to stop supplying material support to Russia's war, or pay a heavy price."

writes the G7 countries.

New sanctions package from the EU

On the same day, the EU approved a tenth package of sanctions against Russia.

The package tightens the Union's measures against Russian propaganda, deliveries of drones to the country and against goods and technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

Sanctions are also imposed on additional individuals and organizations that support the war.