Mei: for the return of Russia in the G8 is necessary that it has changed its stance on Crimea
LONDON, June 11. /TASS/ — the British Prime Minister confirmed that the President of the United States Donald trump raised at the summit the question about the return of enterprises to the G8 format.
Confirming that the President of the United States Donald trump raised at the summit the question about the return of enterprises to the G8 format, may said, “There’s a good reason why the Group of eight turned into “seven” — it was the result of the illegal annexation of the Crimea by Russia. And the answer that I gave both privately and publicly on the question of whether Russia can return for a round table, is that any talk of that can not be conducted until Russia will not change its position”.
After the coup in Kiev in February 2014, the authorities of Crimea and Sevastopol made the decision to hold a referendum on reunification with Russia. In the vote, which took place on 16 March of the same year, took part more than 80% of eligible voters. For reunification with Russia voted, respectively, of 96.7% and 95.6% of residents of Crimea and Sevastopol.