OREANDA-NEWS  The G7 group added that it will also consider "mitigation mechanisms" alongside restrictions to ensure that vulnerable countries can still have access to Russian energy.Western countries slapped sanctions on Moscow after Russia announced its special operation in Ukraine on February 24. President Vladimir Putin stressed that the op aims to stop the eight-year-long war in Donbass being waged by Kiev.Sanctions have resulted in a major spike in fuel prices, with gas and coal costs hitting record levels, forcing European countries to agree on a gas reduction accord.