Bloomberg learned about G7 plans to discuss anti-Russian sanctions

The G7 member countries can hold a virtual meeting on February 24 together with representatives of other EU countries.The date is not final and is subject to change depending on developments.

The G7 countries may hold a virtual meeting on February 24 to discuss the Ukrainian crisis and sanctions against RUSSIA in the event of its possible invasion, BLOOMBERG reports citing sources.

According to them, the meeting will also be attended by representatives of European countries that are not members of the association (the "Seven" includes Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the usa , CANADA and the UK).

One of the interlocutors of the agency clarified that when discussing the sanctions, the countries participating in the meeting intend to maintain a constructive approach that will contribute to the diplomatic resolution of the crisis. According to another source, the date of the meeting has not been finalized and may be changed depending on developments.

G7 warns Russia of 'enormous consequences' for 'attack' on Ukraine Politics

In December, the G7 countries met in Liverpool, following which they called on Moscow to de-escalate on the border with Ukraine. In a joint statement, the countries warned Moscow that its military aggression against Ukraine "will have enormous consequences and costly." They also stressed that they are unanimous in their opinion that Russia is building up military power near the Ukrainian borders.