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Leaders To Hold Video Call On Russia & Iran Sanctions, Ukraine Aid

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The German gov't, in its position as holding the G7 presidency for 2022, has confirmed that a video meeting of the group's leaders will take place later today. Following this, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a press conference at 1130ET/1630GMT/1730CET.

  • Belgium's RTBF is reporting that the meeting is set to focus on attempts to bring more sanctions upon both Russia and Iran, while also looking to reach agreement on more military aid and weapons provision for Ukraine.
  • RTBF: "President of the United States Joe Biden reiterated, during a telephone interview Sunday with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, his support for Ukraine , according to the White House. French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke on the phone on Sunday with his Ukrainian counterpart, in particular to prepare for the new support conference for Ukraine on Tuesday in Paris."

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