“We are carefully watching all the statements of the American president, and we have fixed the statement that the format of the Seven ... has become obsolete. It looks like an already obsolete group of countries that does not properly reflect what is happening in the world. Of course, we agree with this approach, ”he said.

As the diplomat noted, it is necessary to resolve issues of world politics "not in elite clubs", but "in a wider representation."

Earlier, Trump, speaking about the need for Russia's presence in the G7, noted that "this is a matter of common sense."

As stated in the European Union, the United States, as the G7 chairman and the organizer of the next summit, can invite Russia as a guest, but they are not able to decide on participation and rights in this format.