G7 threatens Russia with expanded sanctions, use of frozen assets if it doesn't implement ceasefire
Earlier efforts by Trump’s team had focused on pressuring Kyiv to accept a swift resolution, but Russia’s hesitation to embrace an immediate ceasefire has shifted diplomatic attention G7 countries are threatening to impose wider sanctions against Russia if it fails to implement ceasefire in the Ukraine war. File image/Reuters The G7 nations have signalled that they may expand sanctions on Russia and consider leveraging frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine’s defence, as former President Donald Trump pursues a ceasefire agreement with Moscow. Attention moves from Kyiv to Moscow US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking after the meeting, noted that while territorial concessions from Ukraine had been floated, Russia would also need to make compromises. Earlier efforts by Trump’s team had focused on pressuring Kyiv to accept a swift resolution, but Russia’s hesitation to embrace an immediate ceasefire has shifted diplomatic attention.
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