Flags of countries participating in the G7 summit. File photoBERLIN, May 8The G7 countries are committed to breaking free of dependence on Russian energy supplies, G7 leaders said in a statement following a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. «We are committed to to phase out dependence on Russian energy, including by phasing out or banning imports of Russian oil.We ensure that we do this in a timely and orderly manner and in a manner that provides the world with reliable alternative supplies.In doing this, we will work closely, including with our partners, to ensure stable and sustainable global energy supplies as well as affordable prices for consumers, including by accelerating the transition from our shared dependence on fossil fuels and our transition to clean energy in line with our climate plans,» the statement said. Also, G7 leaders stated that they will continue to work to ensure that Russia does not have access to «key services», will take further action against Russian banks and the financial sector, will resist attempts by the Russian authorities to «spread their propaganda», will continue to campaign against Russian financial elites and their families. Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine on 24 February. President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» bloody crimes against civilians» Donbass.
G7 countries will reduce or ban oil imports from Russia, White House said
