Leaders of the G7 nations on Friday condemned Russian actions in and around Ukraine, promising punishments aimed at sending a message to Moscow. "We have now agreed that we will move swiftly to impose additional sanctions on Russia," the G7 leaders said. "Given the urgency of securing the opportunity for a successful and peaceful democratic vote next month in Ukraine's presidential elections, we have committed to act urgently to intensify targeted sanctions and measures to increase the costs of Russia's actions." The statement from the group -- which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States -- came hours after U.S. President Barack Obama threatened Russia on Friday with new sanctions.
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U.S. official: G7 sanctions will be "coordinated," "not necessarily identical"
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Russian fighter jets enter Ukrainian airspace on several occasions
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Ukraine official announces "second stage" of operation against militants in Slavyansk
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President Barack Obama says targeted sanctions against Russia are "ready to go"
According to a senior Obama administration official, each @placeholder country "will determine which targeted sanctions they will impose" -- measures that "will be coordinated and complementary, but not necessarily identical."
Russia's defense chief ordered new military drills Thursday near the border with eastern @placeholder after Ukrainian forces said they killed five pro-Russian militants in an operation to clear roadblocks near the city of Slavyansk.