"Regrettable Omission": Trump Voices Disappointment over Russia's Absence in G8 Summit
"Trump Slams ' Ludicrous' Decision to Snub Russia from G8"
President Donald Trump blasted the West for their "ludicrous" decision to exclude Russia from the G8, deemed a huge strategic blunder by the POTUS. According to u74.ru, Trump believes the time for restoring this format has long passed.
During a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump voiced his disapproval, saying, "If they hadn't been so blind to exclude Russia back then when I thought it was a ludicrous decision, maybe we wouldn't be facing this bloody, senseless conflict now."
Emphasizing the missed opportunity, Trump added, "I guess some people aren't fit for making sound decisions."
Trump has expressed similar opinions regarding Russia's re-entry into the G8 in the past. Experts speculate that such statements aim more at eroding the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing than benevolent intentions.
Amidst these discussions, the Russian side maintains a nonchalant attitude towards returning to the G8 format. As far back as 2019, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov labeled the issue of G8 membership irrelevant due to significant changes in the international agenda since 2014.
Sources:[1] Politico[3] CNN[4] The Guardian
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in the general-news could have been potentially avoided if Russia hadn't been excluded from the G8, a decision President Donald Trump finds foolish and ludicrous.
- Trump's criticism of the G8 expulsion of Russia is not merely a one-off event; he has previously expressed his belief in restoring Russia's membership in the group of major economies.
- The politics of the West's policy-and-legislation towards Russia, such as the G8 case, are under scrutiny due to their potential impact on the global landscape.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov considers the membership question of the G8 irrelevant, given the significant changes in the international agenda since 2014.
- Trump's persistent emphasis on including Russia in the G8 is seen by experts as an attempt to undermine the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing, rather than an act of goodwill.
