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A U. S. proposal to use future interest on $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine instead of confiscating them outright is gaining momentum among the G7 countries, and officials are seeking consensus on the plan at the upcoming summit in June.
During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the need for "direct" and "ongoing" cooperation between the United States and China.
Satellite images show that the russian cargo ship Angara, which is under US sanctions for supplying North Korean weapons to russia, has been allowed to dock at a Chinese shipyard.
National security advisors and senior officials from around the world will meet in Doha, Qatar, this weekend to discuss plans for a summit on Ukraine's conditions for resolving its conflict with Russia.
The European Commission is expected to propose sanctions against ships delivering North Korean military equipment to Russia and tankers violating the G7 agreement on the price ceiling for Russian oil.
EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell expects the EU Council to finalize the discussion on the use of funds from seized Russian assets for military support to Ukraine through the European Peace Fund, as the bloc believes it is legally justified.
The United States is developing sanctions that could cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system to force Beijing to limit exports of dual-use goods that help Russian military production.
The US is calling on the EU to lower taxes on income from frozen Russian assets to maximize the funds that can be lent to Ukraine, potentially up to $50 billion this summer, by issuing bonds or loans to be repaid with interest from those assets.
The heads of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies met with the G7 and EU ambassadors to discuss ongoing efforts, challenges, and the importance of transparency and accountability in public administration.
According to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.
The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.
The G7 foreign ministers expressed serious concern that China is transferring dual-use materials to russia to help rebuild its military production and called on China to stop such support, which makes russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine possible.
The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.
At least 29 people were injured when a ferry carrying passengers from the Italian island of Capri, where the G7 foreign ministers are meeting, collided with a pier in Naples.
US congressmen have included sanctions on Iranian oil exports in the aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This could directly affect oil exports from Iran if the measures are implemented properly.
The G7 foreign ministers condemned Russia's systematic repression of dissidents and called on Russia to release all political prisoners.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to other European countries.
The G7 foreign ministers will continue to impose sanctions against Russia and third-country individuals and companies that assist Russia, to counter attempts to circumvent sanctions and export restrictions, to put pressure on Russia's revenues from energy and other sectors, and to explore the possibility of using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The G7 ministers said they would explore ways to use Russia's immobilized assets to support Ukraine and provide recommendations on all possible options ahead of the summit in Puglia.
The Group of Seven foreign ministers called on Russia to stop using the March 22 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow for its disinformation attacks against Ukraine, rejecting Russia's baseless attempts to blame Kyiv.
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries have condemned Russia's seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, saying it poses serious risks to nuclear safety that could have implications for the entire international community.
The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.
Kuleba calls on the West to provide Ukraine with all the necessary resources as soon as possible to prevent a major war in Europe.
Two children, aged 14 and 8, were killed in a Russian strike in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, underscoring the urgent need for additional air defense systems and the brutality of Russian terror against civilians.
G7 foreign ministers have identified concrete steps to help Ukraine.
The UK is providing nearly £150 million to support Ukraine's energy sector and help rebuild, protect and restore its energy system.
During the meeting, Kuleba and Tayani discussed how Italy can help strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine does not have a plan B and is focused solely on obtaining a powerful aid package from the US Congress, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after a meeting with G7 foreign ministers.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has announced that more defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine is on the way from NATO allies who are determined to support Ukraine and increase their military support.