wanted Russia to be reinstated to the G7, despite its removal for invading Ukraine?
Trump has repeatedly called for Russia’s inclusion to the international economic forum, and has said that its removal Russia in 2014 was a mistake Obama made “because he got outsmarted.” Russia was dis-invited from the economic forum after it invaded neighboring Ukraine and annexed Crimea.
The Hill – Trump calls for Russia to be reinstated into G-7
NPR – Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue