Trump Advocates for Russia and China Membership in G7 at Summit
Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggests that Russia and possibly China should rejoin the G7, potentially transforming it into a G8 or G9.
During the G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that both Russia and potentially China should become members of the G7 group, which could then be renamed G8 or G9.
Trump characterized the exclusion of Russia in 2014, following its annexation of Crimea, as a "very big mistake." He remarked that this exclusion has contributed to the broader conflict in Ukraine that escalated in 2022. Trump stated, "I think you wouldn’t have a war now if Russia were in it, and you wouldn’t have a war now if I were president four years ago." He emphasized that President Vladimir Putin of Russia is no longer at the negotiating table, complicating global diplomatic efforts.
When asked about including China in the G7, Trump mentioned that it was not a bad idea, indicating openness to discussions with Chinese leadership.
He stressed the importance of world leaders being able to communicate effectively during summits, highlighting that Putin communicates with him and not with others due to feelings of offense from Russia's exclusion from the G8.
The G7 summit began on June 15 and is set to conclude the following day, located approximately 90 kilometers west of Calgary, the capital of Alberta, Canada.
Trump characterized the exclusion of Russia in 2014, following its annexation of Crimea, as a "very big mistake." He remarked that this exclusion has contributed to the broader conflict in Ukraine that escalated in 2022. Trump stated, "I think you wouldn’t have a war now if Russia were in it, and you wouldn’t have a war now if I were president four years ago." He emphasized that President Vladimir Putin of Russia is no longer at the negotiating table, complicating global diplomatic efforts.
When asked about including China in the G7, Trump mentioned that it was not a bad idea, indicating openness to discussions with Chinese leadership.
He stressed the importance of world leaders being able to communicate effectively during summits, highlighting that Putin communicates with him and not with others due to feelings of offense from Russia's exclusion from the G8.
The G7 summit began on June 15 and is set to conclude the following day, located approximately 90 kilometers west of Calgary, the capital of Alberta, Canada.
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