The40th G8 summit was held inBrussels on June 4–5, 2014.[1][2] It was originally going to be held at theBlack Sea resort ofSochi,Russia.[3]
After Russia's involvement in the2014 Crimean crisis, some people wanted Russia to leave theG8.[4][5] On March 24, United Kingdom Prime MinisterDavid Cameron said that the meeting would not occur in Russia due to the Crimean crisis.[6][7] The other seven countries decided to hold it without Russia.[8]
Theparticipants will be the "core members" of the group:[9]
A number of national leaders are traditionally invited to attend the summit.
On June 4, 2014 on G7 meeting in Brussels leaders of the G7 nations in their joint statement condemned Moscow for its «continuing violation» of Ukraine's sovereignty and say they are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.[10]
The G7 summit on June 4–5, 2014 is the first since Russia was expelled from the group following its annexation of Crimea in March.[10]
Planning for the summit has to anticipate protest groups and other activists.[11]
For some, the G8 summit will be a profit-generating event; as for example, theG8 Summit magazines which have been published since 1998.[12]
| Preceded by 39th G8 summit | 40th G8 summit Moscow 2014 | Succeeded by 41st G8 summit |
