The G7 group of nations has announced it is to impose "additional sanctions" on Russia amid an ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
In a statement released via the White House, the leaders of the U.S, UK, France, Canada, Germany Italy and Japan expressed "deep concern at the continued efforts by separatists backed by Russia to destabilize eastern Ukraine".
The World leaders also welcomed the "positive steps taken by Ukraine to meets its commitments under the Geneva accord of April 17...these actions include working towards constitutional reform and decentralization". The statement continued: "In contrast, Russia has taken no concrete actions in support of the Geneva accord" adding: "We reiterate our strong condemnation of Russia's illegal attempt to annex Crimea and Sevastopol, which we do not recongise".
The leaders concluded in their statement that they have agreed they have "agreed that we will move swiftly to impose additional sanctions on Russia. Given the urgency of securing the opportunity for a successful and peaceful democratic vote next month in Ukraine's presidential elections, we have committed to acting urgently to intensify targeted sanctions and measures to increase the costs of Russia's actions".
In a statement released via the White House, the leaders of the U.S, UK, France, Canada, Germany Italy and Japan expressed "deep concern at the continued efforts by separatists backed by Russia to destabilize eastern Ukraine".
The World leaders also welcomed the "positive steps taken by Ukraine to meets its commitments under the Geneva accord of April 17...these actions include working towards constitutional reform and decentralization". The statement continued: "In contrast, Russia has taken no concrete actions in support of the Geneva accord" adding: "We reiterate our strong condemnation of Russia's illegal attempt to annex Crimea and Sevastopol, which we do not recongise".
The leaders concluded in their statement that they have agreed they have "agreed that we will move swiftly to impose additional sanctions on Russia. Given the urgency of securing the opportunity for a successful and peaceful democratic vote next month in Ukraine's presidential elections, we have committed to acting urgently to intensify targeted sanctions and measures to increase the costs of Russia's actions".
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