(Finance) – Support Ukraine on the humanitarian, economic and security front and continue efforts to “impose serious economic costs” on Russia so that it pays for its actions. These – according to reports from the White House – are the commitments reaffirmed by world leaders during the video call lasting over an hour that was held today between the leaders of the G7, the EU, NATO and the presidents of Poland and Romania.
New sanctions against Moscow, Biden said, could be announced in the coming days in coordination with partners. On the day the Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu accused Western countries of doing everything to make hostilities in Ukraine last, the American president also insisted on the need for all allies to continue to supply weapons to Kiev to face the Russian offensive in the east.
“It was shared – he reports Chigi palace – the strong concern for the continuation of the ongoing hostilities and the need to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible to put an end to the suffering of the population. The leaders confirmed the importance of close coordination on support for Ukraine in all its dimensions, with particular regard to the contribution to the country’s budget. “Furthermore,” broad consensus was expressed on the need to step up pressure on the Kremlin. , including by adopting further sanctions, and increasing Moscow’s international isolation. The common commitment to diversify energy sources was reaffirmed, thereby reducing dependence on Russian supplies “.
“With the US president and partners we discussed a further coordinated response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and discussed the need for further humanitarian, financial and military aid. The EU will develop Ukraine’s Solidarity Fund for the immediate support and the reconstruction of a democratic Ukraine “commented on Twitter on President of the EU Council Charles Michel.
“Good meeting with the US president and leaders to face Russia’s latest offensive in the Donbass region, which we had warned about. We agree to impose further costs on the Kremlin and continue our support for Ukraine. President Putin must end the war immediately, “said the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.