“Both situations (in the Crimea and Donbass) remain, so the decision of the G7 partners remains valid. If the elimination of these reasons is possible, we can talk about changing the format of the meeting, ”RIA Novosti quotes Seibert.
According to him, Berlin took note that US President Donald Trump intends to raise this issue at the Biarritz summit.
The representative of the Cabinet noted that there will be a discussion of this issue.
On the eve, Trump said he would support Russia's return to the G8.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said they were waiting for specific proposals.
Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin confirmed the country's readiness to work with European partners in any format.