Trump says Trudeau ‘wrongly’ pushed Russia out of G8 — when Harper was in power
In a recent statement, U.S. President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s role in the decision to remove Russia from the G8. Trump claimed that both Trudeau and former U.S. President Barack Obama were instrumental in pushing for Russia’s expulsion from the group, citing it as a “foolish decision” that may have led to tragic consequences.
However, it is important to note that the decision to remove Russia from the G8 actually occurred more than a year before Trudeau came into power. It was a response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, which violated the 1994 Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who was in power at the time, was a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions and pushed for Russia’s expulsion from the group.
Despite Trump’s previous statements expressing a desire to see Russia readmitted to the G7, he now seems to have changed his stance. During a recent World Cup event in Washington, Trump mentioned that it would not be good timing to readmit Russia to the G7, suggesting that the opportunity had been missed.
Trump’s suggestion that having Putin at the G8 table could have prevented the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is debatable. While some may argue that diplomatic engagement could have had a positive impact, others believe that Russia’s actions warranted consequences.
In light of these developments, it is interesting to note that Trump will be attending the upcoming G7 summit hosted by Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that further discussions will take place leading up to the summit, where world leaders will gather to address pressing global issues.
Overall, Trump’s comments on the G8 and Russia’s expulsion have sparked debate and raised questions about the role of international diplomacy in addressing conflicts and maintaining peace. The upcoming G7 summit will provide an opportunity for world leaders to engage in meaningful discussions and work towards solutions to complex challenges.
