The G8 Summit 2014 in Sochi. Perspectives after Situation in Ukraine

... participation? Silvia Francescon Silvia Francescon: I think the G8 still represents a fundamental forum for bilateral and multilateral dialogue European Council on Foreign Relations, Head of the Rome Office, Italy What consequences may situation in Ukraine have on the G8 summit in Sochi? How big is a chance of actually cancelling the 2014 summit? I think Russia will do everything in its position to have the Summit held. It’s a great chance of visibility but above all a great chance to remarks its position on several international issues. The last time Russia hosted a G8, the 32 nd , was in 2006,...