The Bundestag did not support the idea of ​​Russia's return to the G8

“There is no reason to do this,” Röttgen answered in an interview with Deutschlandfunk about the possible return of Russia to the G8 format.

“There was a reason for Russia to be excluded, as it violated the fundamental principles of interaction between countries, and also wages war. And if this does not change, Russia will not cooperate with anyone, but it will be accepted back into the community, then this will be an ambiguous signal, ”Röttgen added.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called on the EU to oppose Russia's accession to the G7.

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said the proposals for Russia’s return to the G8 format in recent days were made in a frivolous manner.