Trump Proposes Including Russia, China In G7 Amid Global Opposition

At the 2025 G7 summit in Canada, U.S. President Trump proposed expanding the G7 to include Russia and China, suggesting a return to the G8 format or even a G9. He argued that excluding Russia after its 2014 annexation of Crimea was a mistake that contributed to the ongoing war in Ukraine, a claim contradicted by the fact that Russia's invasion precipitated its expulsion and that Justin Trudeau was not prime minister at the time. Trump's remarks drew sharp criticism from world leaders who viewed his proposal as undermining the G7's moral authority and the alliance of democracies it represents. Additionally, Trump publicly rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron over comments about a potential U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dismissing the efforts and sowing confusion with a call for evacuations from Tehran. His actions at the summit highlighted a pattern of challenging traditional alliances and diplomatic norms, raising concerns about the unity and effectiveness of multilateral institutions during critical global moments.