Tatyana Firsova. The participants of the "group of seven" believe that now is the return of Russia to the Union impossible, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

"From the perspective that we (Members of the G7) look at it today, the return of Russia at the moment is not possible," Merkel said in the interview to a TV channel on the sidelines of the summit in Bavaria. In her expressions, this position is shared by All club Members from seven countries.

in ELMAU castle on 7-8 June meet the leaders of the "group of seven" - Germany, USA, Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the UK. Russia, which was adopted in "seven" in 1998, excluded from participation in the event is From 2014.

"today we had a very good discussion about the nature of the G7. All stressed that it is important for us to share common values. In the case of the annexation of Crimea and intervention in the Affairs of regions of Donetsk and Lugansk, Russia granted that there are different views, " said the Chancellor.

Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after the 16 March 2014 referendum in which the overwhelming majority of voters voted for reunification With Russia. In the capital of Russia notice that the referendum in Crimea complies with international law and the UN Charter.

In this case, Merkel said, there are a number of formats, where joint work With Russia continues.

"here we have a common understanding. In the issues of the Iranian nuclear dossier

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