THE HAGUE: Leaders of the Group of Seven have suspended participation of their respective countries in the Group of Eight, says a statement that the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.S. issued here Monday night upon the end of an informal summit.

The G7 leaders claim that “this Group came together because of share beliefs and shared responsibilities” but “Russia’s actions in recent weeks” (support for the Crimeans’ referendum on self-determination and reunification with Russia) allegedly are not consistent with them.

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