“It is clear that a return to the G8, as well as a return to completely normalized relations (Russia. - RT ) with the European Union, involves a settlement of the Ukrainian issue. This is a prerequisite, ”said Macron.
At the same time, the Russian leader expressed his readiness to work with European partners in any format.
“Any contacts with our partners in any format, they are always useful ... We never refuse anything. It was Russia’s turn to hold the G8 at the time - our partners did not come. Please, we are waiting for our partners to visit our partners at any time within the framework of the Seven, ”Putin emphasized.
Earlier, the former deputy of the National Assembly of France, Jacques Miyard, called for lifting anti-Russian sanctions and facilitating the return of Russia to the G8.