He said that the Russian economy is much weaker than the G7 countries', albeit it is seeking to be the eighth member.
Talks will go on. I don't think a prompt resolution of the problem is to be expected, the British diplomat noted.
To him, Russia is taking steps required, in the G7 opinion, for entry such as writing off debts of the impoverished states.
The matter who will represent Britain in the festivities in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 60th anniversary of victory over Nazis can be decided on May 6.
On May 5 Britain will have the parliamentary elections. I don't know who will be the prime minister but, whoever he is, the first thing he is to do is to appoint a cabinet. A decision who will go to Russia on May 9 he will take after that, Anthony Brenton said.
This may happen on May 6, he added.
