NIIGATA, Japan -- The Group of Seven wealthy economies vowed to counter attempts to undermine economic sanctions on Russia, sending a warning to countries such as India that trade with Moscow.
A joint statement released Saturday by the bloc's financial ministers and central bank governors after a three-day finance meeting in Niigata included plans to enhance support for developing nations. This reflects the G-7's recognition that more engagement with non-members is necessary to prevent non-democratic states such as Russia and China from enhancing their influence through economic ties.
