Question Period Note: Russia to form a 'new G8'

Reports that Russia is to form a new G8 with Iran, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey and Brazil.

• Our sanctions are a powerful symbol and tool of our collective commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to the international rules-based order.
• The impacts of being sanctioned are clear and significant: Russia is facing unprecedented global isolation, those closely associated with the Putin regime are prevented from accessing our financial system, and the Russian economy has been rendered unstable.
• Unconfirmed reports show that the Putin regime is feeling the increased economic pressure following its unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine and is desperately trying to distract its population from the growing costs and casualties.
• We will continue work to convince other countries to expand their sanctions measures against Russia.

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