The countries of the Group of Seven (G7) have decided not to introduce a “nearly complete” export ban to Russia and instead intend to expand the current restrictions on the supply of basic goods. It is reported by TASS with reference to the Bloomberg agency.
According to him, there is no provision for a “nearly complete” ban in the draft joint statement following the summit, because “it would be too difficult for some members” of the G7. Such a decision would require the consent of all EU members, Bloomberg notes.
In this regard, it was decided to expand the list of goods that will be prohibited from being delivered to Russia. In particular, we are talking about goods that can be used by the military, including industrial equipment. In addition, goods from the areas of production, construction, transport and business services may fall under the restrictions. Restrictions may also apply to Russian diamonds.
Leaks about plans for new sanctions against Russia have repeatedly appeared in the Western press, but later other sources denied these reports. Thus, Bloomberg claimed that officials from the G7 countries are discussing the possibility of a “complete ban on most exports” to Russia. The Financial Times later wrote that representatives of Japan and the EU opposed such an initiative. Later, Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Jake Sullivan said that he did not expect a decision on a complete ban on exports to Russia at the G7 summit in Japan.
The G7 summit is being held from May 19 to 21 under the chairmanship of Japan in Hiroshima.
Source: Rosbalt
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