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Stephen Harper: Such a meeting would emphasize Russian President Vladimir Putins diplomatic isolation in the wake of the military incursion in Ukraine because Russia has been a member of the G8 leaders group in recent years. Harper and other G8 leaders have warned that Russia could be dropped from the prestigious international group because of the Ukrainian crisis, according to The Star. I have this morning directed that, effective immediately, all planned bilateral activities between the Canadian Armed Forces and the military of the Russian Federation be suspended. This includes exercises, such as NORADs Exercise Vigilant Eagle, and scheduled meetings, Harper said in a statement and Prime Minister Stephen Harper says U.S. President Barack Obama and other G7 leaders are moving toward a meeting in a few weeks to deal with the situation in Ukraine. Harper, sharpening his tone, called Russias actions an invasion and occupation, and said Ottawa has halted all joint actions with the Russian military. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.