Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at the conference "the Big seven" in Germany about the plans for Tokyo on the development of direct dialogue with Russia and has found understanding on the issue among the leaders of the G7 States, said the Secretary General of the Japanese government, Yoshihide Suga. "at the summit, the Prime Minister presented to the heads of countries ( "seven"), its position on the importance of direct dialogue between the leaders of Russia and Japan to resolve the issue of the "Northern territories" (as in the Japanese Islands called the southern part of the Kuril Islands). This was met with understanding (the leaders of other countries) ", - quotes RIA "Novosti" message LPG news conference. before Abe in interview to television channel NHK expressed the view that the constructive participation of Russia it is necessary for the settlement of major international conflicts, such as in the resolution of the Syrian falling, the Iranian nuclear issue and the issue of reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Before the first day of the week by the American leader Barack Obama said that partners USA G7 assured renewal after July of sanctions against Russia. Before that, the UK Prime Minister Cameron D. has stated that the penalties against the capital of Russia must be extended prior to the implementation of the Minsk agreements, which must be respected for both Ukraine and Russia. The head of the French Republic Francois Hollande early on the first day of the week said that the issue of extending sanctions against Russia will be discussed by the European Council in June. Remember, in the final statement of the "Big seven" it is reported that the G7 leaders stand ready to impose further restrictive measures against Russia in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. On the first day of the week leaders of the countries "Big seven" at the conference in Germany was unanimously in favor of maintaining pressure on the Russian Federation with sanctions. The head of Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also met Before the G7 summit and agreed on sanctions against Russia. The President's press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that in the capital of Russia drew attention to the statements of the participants of the summit "the Big seven" on sanctions concerning Russia, but awaiting the official outcome of the meeting.