At the G7 summit in Canada, President Donald Trump criticized former President Barack Obama and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for their 2014 decision to remove Russia from the G8 summit following the annexation of Crimea. Trump called it a "very big mistake," arguing that it contributed to the current war between Russia and Ukraine and that the war might not have happened if Russia had remained in the G8 or if he had been president four years ago. The G7 summit, attended by leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, is focusing on escalating Israel-Iran attacks, trade, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump slams Obama, Trudeau for pushing Russia out of G8 summit years ago: 'Wouldn't have a war'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️At the G7 summit in Canada, President Donald Trump criticized former President Barack Obama and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for their 2014 decision to remove Russia from the G8 summit following the annexation of Crimea. Trump called it a "very big mistake," arguing that it contributed to the current war between Russia and Ukraine and that the war might not have happened if Russia had remained in the G8 or if he had been president four years ago. The G7 summit, attended by leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, is focusing on escalating Israel-Iran attacks, trade, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trending- 1 2014: Russia officially removed from G8 summit meetings following annexation of Crimea
- 2 Thursday evening (recently): Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran as part of "Operation Rising Lion"
- 3 Sunday (recently): Iran pulled out of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the U.S.
- 4 Monday (recently): G7 summit kicked off in Alberta, Canada, with Donald Trump criticizing Russia's G8 removal
- 5 Tuesday: G7 summit concludes
- Trump's comments reignite debate over Russia's exclusion from G8
- Highlights differing views on international relations and conflict prevention
What: President Donald Trump criticized the 2014 decision to remove Russia from the G8 summit.
When: Monday (recently), during the G7 summit. The removal of Russia from the G8 occurred in 2014.
Where: Canada, specifically a remote ski resort town in Alberta, where the G7 summit is being held.
Why: Trump believes the removal of Russia from the G8 was a "very big mistake" that contributed to the current Russia-Ukraine war.
How: By publicly stating his criticism during a meeting at the G7 summit, joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.