US EditionG7 Leaders Struggle for Unity as Trump Says Removing Russia From Group Was a Mistake
- On June 16, 2025, G7 leaders gathered in Kananaskis, Canada, to coordinate their responses to ongoing conflicts affecting Eastern Europe and the Middle Eastern region, as well as to address issues related to trade and the global economy.
- The summit comes after years of strained relations following Russia’s removal from the Group of Eight in 2014 and its 2022 invasion of Ukraine—moves that President Trump has criticized as misguided punishments.
- Trump openly supported Putin and suggested Russia could mediate the Israel-Iran conflict, while European leaders urged tougher sanctions on Moscow and sought to persuade him to sign a de-escalation statement.
- British Prime Minister Starmer emphasized finalizing a UK-US trade deal soon, but divisions remained broad, raising doubts about outcomes from Zelenskiy's scheduled meeting with G7 leaders on June 17.
- The summit revealed ongoing struggles to maintain unity amid Washington’s retreat from multilateralism and uncertainty over Trump’s positions on sanctions and Middle East diplomacy.
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Throwing Russia out of the G8 was a ‘big mistake’, says Trump
Leaders from the Group of Seven nations began annual talks yesterday with wars escalating in Ukraine and the Middle East, as US president Donald Trump said removing Russia from the former Group of Eight was a mistake.
G7 Leaders Confront Early Challenges Amid Trump’s Russia Stance
The G7 summit in Canada faced early complications as U.S. President Trump critiqued Russia's removal from the group, causing tension among leaders. European nations aim to convince Trump to impose stricter sanctions on Russia. Trade and economic issues dominated discussions, with a focus on relations with China.
In Canada, the G7 summit has begun. At the beginning, US President Trump declared that it was a mistake to exclude Russia from the group. The alliance is also divided on other issues.
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G7 leaders struggle for unity as Trump says removing Russia from group was a mistake
KANANASKIS, Alberta: Group of Seven leaders met on Monday (Jun 16) seeking a common approach on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East but faced early challenges as US President Donald Trump&n
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