Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which prevents the transportation of 20% of world oil production, due to the war in the Middle East, "in no way justifies lifting sanctions" against Russia, said French President Emmanuel Macron today, speaking on behalf of the G7 leaders, reported Agence France-Presse, quoted by BTA.
"In the conclusions of this extraordinary G7 meeting, held via videoconference, a "consensus decision" was reached that we should not change our position towards Russia and continue our efforts in support of Ukraine," said the French head of state, who is chairing the meeting of the leaders of the seven richest countries in the world (the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Japan).