G7 ready to increase sanctions on Russia if “destabilizing behaviour” continues

On 8 – 9 June 2018, the G7 held a summit in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, to discuss a range of issues including Russia. Among other things, the communique urges Russia to “cease its destabilizing behaviour to undermine democratic systems and its support of the Syrian regime”. Furthermore, that the G7 “stand ready to take further restrictive measures in order to...