G7 countries preparing to further isate Russia, weaken its ability to wage war – White House

National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said this at a briefing in Washington on Tuesday, May 16, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Over the last 15 months, the G7 has stood in sidarity with Ukraine, flowing Russia's invasion, rallying the world to support Ukraine and cutting Putin off from the key technogies and financing around the globe," Kirby said.

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He noted that the level of sidarity with Ukraine is even stronger now than it was last year.

"You'll see concrete action to further isate Russia and weaken its ability to wage its brutal war," Kirby said.

The G7 summit is due to take place on May 19-21 in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. World leaders are expected to discuss issues related to the international community's response to Russia's war against Ukraine, hding the Kremlin to account, and strengthening food security.