German Chancellor Frederich Merz stated that six out of seven G7 countries oppose the US decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia, a move made by President Trump to increase global supply amid rising prices due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Leaders from Germany, Canada, and Norway expressed their intention to communicate with the White House to reverse this decision, emphasizing the need for continued pressure on Russia regarding its invasion of Ukraine. They are concerned that easing sanctions will benefit Russia and prolong the conflict. The trio was in Norway for NATO's Arctic Sentry military exercise, discussing strategies to counteract the implications of the US decision.