Zelensky, Tusk discuss issue of Russia’s non-return to G7

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with President of the European Council Donald Tusk, the press service of the head of Ukrainian state has reported.

"Donald Tusk shared the Ukrainian president’s concern over recent statements on the possible return of Russia to the G7," the report says.

Zelensky urged the EU to take a decisive stance regarding the impossibility of Russia’s return to the G7 until the reasons that caused Russia’s expulsion from the G7 – the occupation of Crimea and aggression in Donbas - are eliminated.

Tusk assured the Ukrainian president of the EU’s unwavering joint position of solidarity with Ukraine and promised that he would defend the given position during the G7 summit in France on August 24-26.

In addition, Zelensky sent letters to all G7 leaders with a request to further increase their support for Ukraine.

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