G7 reaffirms determination to continue sanctions against Russia and agreed to establish coordination between G7 and Gulf countries to deal with economic consequences of the Middle East war

• G7 countries all called on the need to avoid export restriction measures.
• Leaders agreed to coordinate to prepare a restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf. And says work is being done on exploring the possibility of escorting ships when the right security conditions are in place.

The G7's reaffirmation of sanctions against Russia, alongside coordination with Gulf nations to address the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, signals a strong united front in geopolitical tensions. This could lead to heightened volatility in commodities, particularly in energy and metals markets, as the focus on maintaining freedom of navigation may influence supply chains and pricing dynamics.