EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Leaders of the Group of Seven countries, gathered in France for their annual summit, released a joint statement early Wednesday saying they will strengthen sanctions on Russia, including on its oil and gas sectors.
They said it is "the right moment" to take additional measures against Russia, which is continuing its attacks on Ukraine, and expressed support for a deal U.S. President Donald Trump has struck with Iran that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil shipments.
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