Leaders of the G-7 countries are ready to tighten sanctions against Russia, if Moscow continues to violate the Minsk agreements.

This is reported by the agency ANSA with reference to informed sources on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

According to the agency, the US, in the person of President Donald Trump, also agrees that sanctions are necessary.

Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano also said that the G-7 countries are not going to ease the sanctions pressure on Russia "in terms of its responsibility in the Ukrainian crisis," Rosbalt.

"Regarding European sanctions, their duration depends on the implementation of the Minsk agreements, and this remains a guide for Italy," the minister said..

At the same time, according to Alfano, G7 countries recognized the need for a dialogue with Moscow, especially in the field of combating terrorism.

As reported by the "Observer", the White House was informed when Russia returns to the G8.

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