Volodymyr Zelensky, Boris Johnson discuss impossibility of Russia’s return to G7

"President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Boris Johnson for the firm and principled position of the United Kingdom in support of Ukraine in the light of recent statements about the possible return of Russia to the G7," the report says.

The parties stressed the impossibility of restoring Russia's membership in the G7 as long as Russia systematically violates international law and undermines European and global security.

The interlocutors agreed that in the context of the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, the occupation of Crimea and Russia's failure to comply with the Minsk agreements, it is impossible to talk about the return of the Russian Federation to the international platform where global problems are solved.

Zelensky was assured that such a clear position would be demonstrated during the next G7 summit in France on August 24-26.

The British prime minister invited the Ukrainian president to make an official visit to the United Kingdom.

Boris Johnson also congratulated Volodymyr Zelensky on Independence Day and wished success and prosperity to the people of Ukraine.

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