“We will continue to work with Russia to resolve regional crises and global issues of common interest, such as climate change, arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation;
peaceful, sustainable economic development and environmental protection in the Arctic, ”TASS quotes the text of the communiqué adopted following the meeting of the G7 Foreign Ministers.
It is noted that the ministers declared their "interest in stable and predictable relations with Russia."
“Nonetheless, we will continue to strengthen our collective capabilities and the capabilities of our partners to deter Russian behavior that threatens a rules-based international order, including cyberspace security and disinformation,” the statement said.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry recommended NATO member states to tackle internal problems.
It was also reported that Russia's Permanent Representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov gave the EU an explanation of Moscow's retaliatory sanctions measures against eight European citizens.
On April 30, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that, on the basis of reciprocity, entry into the country was closed for eight citizens of EU countries and representatives of European structures.
Among them was the President of the European Parliament David Maria Sassoli.