British Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to announce new sanctions against Russia in order to obtain Moscow's agreement to a ceasefire in Ukraine, Sky News reported, citing the British Prime Minister's official spokesman.
According to him, Starmer "will make it clear" that the British authorities "will continue to increase pressure until Russia is ready for a full and unconditional ceasefire, and demonstrates that it is serious in its efforts to achieve a just and sustainable peace".
The British Prime Minister believes that "Russia does not hold all the cards" and will urge G7 allies to "seize the moment to increase economic pressure."
Sky News did not specify when exactly the new sanctions package would be announced, nor what it would include.
However, US President Donald Trump said he did not want to tighten sanctions against Russia, hoping to reach an agreement on Ukraine.
"Don't forget that sanctions cost us a lot of money. When I impose sanctions on any country, it costs the United States a lot, a lot of money. Let's sign a document to settle the conflict. We're talking about billions and billions of dollars. Sanctions are not that simple. It's not just a one-way street," the US head of state told journalists.
"If I can stop this conflict, I will be very happy," the American leader said."Europe is speaking. "But she hasn't done anything yet," Trump replied.
Trump did not raise the issue of Canada joining the United States during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Global News reported, citing a source who was present at the leaders' talks.
According to him, the meeting between Trump and Carney took place in an "atmosphere of respect" and was focused on trade issues.