World leaders also discussed joint efforts to put economic pressure on Russia.
The United States continues to discuss additional sanctions against Russia, which may be announced this week. This was stated by White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki, according to the Wall Street Journal.
She also commented on the results of a closed video conference of world leaders and organizations initiated by US President Joe Biden. The topic of the meeting was the situation in Ukraine in the context of Russia's new offensive.
“The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue providing security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine when it needs it. The leaders expressed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned the suffering caused by Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion, “Psaki said.
According to her, at a video conference, world leaders also discussed commitments and joint efforts to impose tough economic sanctions against Russia. They agreed to continue to coordinate their actions, including through the G7, the EU and NATO.
Also following a video conference, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the leaders of Allies and the EU condemn another Russian aggression along the front line in eastern Ukraine .
See the special topic: Germany is looking for a weapon that can be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible – Scholz The European Union will give up Russian energy resources. NATO “condemns Russia's aggression” and strengthens the defense of its allies – Stoltenberg According to the established tradition, they decided not to talk about literal assistance to Ukraine in NATO. The European Union will establish a fund for Ukraine's reconstruction and continue to strengthen sanctions – Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen Our country will continue to be supported in the humanitarian, financial and military spheres. NYT: In eastern Ukraine, the Russian army is changing tactics and trying to act more cautiously Moscow seems to have drawn some conclusions after heavy losses at the beginning of the invasion and is changing its behavior to battlefield in the Donbass. Ukraine needs to be armed so that Russia does not dare to invade again – Johnson He promised to provide Kyiv with even more artillery.
