To date, the possibility of returning Russia to the G8 international club no, It leads Bild newspaper statement Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Bundestag.
Answering the questions of the deputies of the possible accession of Russia to the format of the G7, Chancellor noted, Moscow has not changed its policy and continues to violate international law, while other members of the club are trying to comply with them.
"The annexation of the Crimea" in 2014 year was intentional and flagrant violation of international law, so Russia exception of the "Big Eight" was inevitable, she said
However, Merkel stressed, that Berlin kept constant business contact with Moscow. The interaction is maintained and G7 line.
Representatives of the German authorities periodically discussing the possibility of Russia joining the G7 format. In April, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called this scenario "unrealistic". deputy Sahra Wagenknecht recently called in turn to return Russia to the international club as a counterweight to the United States.
In mid-May, Vladimir Putin met with Merkel in Sochi. The heads of states discussed, including the construction of the "Nord Stream - 2", transit of gas through Ukraine, Iran nuclear deal and other issues.
Recall, at 2014 , the participants of the "Big Eight" refused to come to Sochi for the next summit in connection with the events in Crimea. Meeting members of the club took place in Brussels without the representatives of the Russian Federation. Moscow has repeatedly stated, that no steps for the return of the G8 will not take.
