In the preparation of the summit of “Seven” was a divergence on the issue of sanctions against Russia – the Ekho Moskvy radio station

In the preparation of the summit of "Seven" was a divergence on the issue of sanctions against Russia – the Ekho Moskvy radio station

The division of opinion on the question of sanctions against Russia emerged during the preparation of the upcoming June
 German summit of the seven leading industrialized countries, said today the Japanese
 Kyodo news agency.
  “The United States insist on continuing the sanctions, but Germany and Japan stressed
 the importance of dialogue with Moscow, “- the agency reports citing sources in the” seven ”
  Differences, informs Kyodo, appeared on the December in Berlin
 meeting “sherpas” – the personal representatives of the leaders of Britain, Canada, Italy,
 United States, France, Germany and Japan. “Ukrainian crisis will be expected to
 an important theme of the upcoming summit, – said the agency. – The focus will be
 the question of whether to take “seven” concerted action against Russia, especially with
 Given that the Euro pean Union sanctions against Moscow expire in March. ”
  According to sources, Kyodo, “The United States said at the meeting in Berlin that
 “Seven” is to provide coordination in preparation for the possible introduction of
 new sanctions and called for the continuation of the current sanctions against Russia.
 The representative of the United States is reported to have said that the Russian leadership skillfully uses
 differences of opinion in the “seven”, noting that Moscow will cause a split in the group,
 if it does not act in unity. ” This approach has reportedly supported
 United Kingdom.
 

 

  Kyodo also notes that “Japan, which seeks to progress on
 territorial negotiations with Russia, and Germany – a major importer of natural gas from
 Russia expressed a softer position. The representative of Germany, reportedly stated t hat
 sanctions have to be saved, but there are some that should not continue. On
 He said that Moscow can demonstrate flexibility, if sanctions are eased.
 Japan, for its part, supported the continuation of the dialogue with Russia, in addition to
 sanctions. ”
  According to the agency, “sherpas” are going to hold its next meeting in March,
 to continue the dialogue on Ukraine and other issues.
  Meeting of the leaders of the seven leading industrial nations of the world will be held June 7-8, G7 in the castle
 Ellmau in the Bavarian Alps.