Group 1 - The US is proposing broad G7 sanctions on Russian energy, including secondary sanctions on China and India, to help stop the war in Ukraine [1] - There is skepticism about achieving a broad consensus on these sanctions due to the economic stakes involved for India, the EU, and the US [2] - The current geopolitical climate makes it unlikely for countries to follow through on threats of sanctions, as they are wary of the economic leverage China holds over critical minerals and rare earths [3] Group 2 - The G7 finance ministers are expected to discuss the sanctions and their implications, reflecting the intersection of global trade and geopolitics [2][3] - The US is attempting to use the EU as a partner in imposing these sanctions, indicating a strategic approach to international relations [2] - The situation highlights the complexities of international economic policies and the challenges in addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [3]