France expects G7 agreement on maritime ban for Russian oil

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says G7 nations may soon ban maritime services for Russian oil. France hopes to include this in the next EU sanctions package.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on Saturday that several G7 foreign ministers have expressed a willingness to move forward with a maritime services ban on Russian oil. Speaking immediately after a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Munich, Barrot noted that France FRFR is reasonably optimistic that a deal can be reached on the matter.
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot holds a press conference at the Pine Residence, the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot holds a press conference at the Pine Residence, the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo
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