France 'reasonably optimistic' of G7 maritime ban on Russian oil, minister says
ReutersFeb 14, 2026 12:56 PM
MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Some G7 countries have expressed willingness to move ahead with maritime services ban of Russian oil and France is "reasonably optimistic a deal can be reached, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday.
"We hope to be able to include it in the 20th (EU) sanctions package we are actively preparing," Barrot told reporters after a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Munich.
"Some of the G7 countries have expressed willingness to move forward. The jury is still out, but my expectations are reasonably optimistic," he added.
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