The Group of Seven (G7) and other like-minded organizations have renewed their pledge to support Ukraine's energy sector, Japan's Foreign Ministry said after the group convened for a meeting on March 10. Japan's foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said Japan intended to provide about 10 autotransformers and 140 units of power-related equipment to Ukraine, according to a statement released by his ministry. During the meeting, which was co-hosted by Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Hayashi also praised Ukraine for overcoming "the harsh winter despite repeated Russian attacks on energy infrastructure." To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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