During a G7 summit in Canada, Donald Trump claimed that the 2014 expulsion of Vladimir Putin from the G7 was a significant mistake that contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He expressed that had Russia remained part of the group, the current war situation would differ. Although Trump acknowledged Putin's unhappiness about his exclusion, he refrained from calling for Russia's immediate return. His statements come as the U.S. faces pressure from European allies for stricter sanctions against Moscow and consideration of including authoritarian regimes in democratic organizations.
Trump stated that the expulsion of Russia from the G7 was a "big mistake" that paved the way for the invasion of Ukraine.
He suggested that if Russia had remained a part of the G7, the war would not have occurred.
Trump also mentioned that Putin feels isolated and is unhappy about his exclusion from the G7, indicating a potentially different dynamic.
Despite his criticisms, Trump did not advocate for Russia's immediate reinstatement into the G7.
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