The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be boosting support for Ukraine and grinding down Russia’s war machine.

Wednesday’s package targeted Chinese companies which help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine and raised the stakes for foreign financial institutions which work with sanctioned Russian entities.

The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be boosting su…{ai:summary}<p>In the dangerous game of international politics, the US turns up the heat on Russia with wider sanctions, while gearing up for a G7 summit focused on backing Ukraine and confronting Russian aggression. The latest move takes aim at Chinese companies aiding Russia's military efforts, shaking up the rules of engagement. #foreignaffairs</p>

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

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