It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to representatives of the US administration.

According to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, US President Joe Biden will announce the sanctions.

According to her, he will meet virtually with his G7 colleagues and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Earlier, United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said that the United States would introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, February 24.