Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
Summary
More than 20 countries supporting Ukraine have agreed to remove Russian oil and gas from the global market to put pressure on President Putin to end the war. The UK and US have recently sanctioned major Russian oil companies, while the EU targeted liquefied natural gas exports from Russia. Despite calls for more military aid, such as long-range missiles, there were no new commitments announced at the summit in London.Key Facts
- Over 20 countries pledged to remove Russian oil and gas from the global market.
- The UK and US sanctioned Russia's largest oil companies.
- The EU has targeted Russia's liquefied natural gas exports.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky was present at the summit in London.
- Calls for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine were not met.
- President Trump has expressed reluctance to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
- Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- Ukraine's allies discussed a plan for ongoing support, including financial aid.
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