The leaders of the G7 countries will discuss the situation around Ukraine via videoconference on Sunday.
On May 8, President Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in a virtual G7 discussion on the situation in Ukraine, Reuters reports citing a German government spokesman.
He said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take part in the conference.
“May 8 is the historic date for the end of World War II in Europe, which brought fear, destruction and death to Europe,” he said, noting that “in the current war in Ukraine, G7 unity is even more important. than ever before. “
It was also reported that Scholz will make a televised statement to German citizens on the night of May 8 in honor of the anniversary of the end of World War II.
The representative of the German government noted that this year this date is of particular importance, because the two countries, which were once victims of Nazi Germany, are at war.
In connection with this, Bloomberg reported that the leaders of the G7 countries plan to discuss possible new sanctions against Russia in a video conference.
“The online conference will give countries the opportunity to coordinate, potentially refining any measures,” the agency wrote.
Earlier it was reported that the finance financiers of the G7 countries said they would provide Ukraine with additional financial support in the amount of more than $ 24 billion for 2022 and were willing to increase it if necessary.
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