The G7 - and earlier, the G8 - were a group of countries that shared the same values with regard to freedom and democracy, and through the annexation of Crimea, Russia made it clear at a certain point that these values of keeping the peace, integrity of the borders of a country were not being respected.

We will be very persistent when it comes to enforcing freedom, justice, and self-determination on the European continent.

Greece wishes to be part of the eurozone, but it must, of course, go through with the necessary reforms to make this happen.

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