Trump Says Russia Should Join G7
President Donald Trump said Russia should be a part of the Group of 7 alliance while meeting with fellow world leaders in Canada Monday, repeating a similar call he made in 2018 for the group to admit Russia.
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hold a bilateral meeting during the ... More G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. (Photo by)
Trump predicted Russia and Ukraine 'wouldn't have a war right now' if Russia were part of the alliance and also said he'd be open to China joining 'if someone wants to suggest China.'
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