KIEV, June 8 – The leaders of the G7 member states have agreed that sanctions against Russia can only be lifted when the country implements its commitments under the Minsk agreements.

"We recall that the duration of sanctions should be clearly linked to Russia's complete implementation of the Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty. They can be rolled back when Russia meets these commitments. However, we also stand ready to take further restrictive measures in order to increase the cost on Russia should its actions so require. We expect Russia to stop trans-border support of separatist forces and to use its considerable influence over the separatists to meet their Minsk commitments in full," reads the declaration of the G7 leaders which was made after the recent summit.