U.S. to announce Russia-related sanctions on Thursday -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden approaches the news media before boarding Marine One for travelling to Brussels from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 23, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The United States will announce a package of Russia-related sanctions on political figures and oligarchs on Thursday while U.S. President Joe Biden meets with NATO leaders on Ukraine, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.

Sullivan, speaking to reporters as Biden headed to Brussels for the NATO summit, said G-7 leaders will also agree on Thursday to coordinate on sanctions enforcement and plan to issue a statement.