Trump stated that if Russia was not kicked out of G8 then there would be no war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said the exception of Russia from the « eight » group in 2014 was a « big mistake », and if it did not happen, there would be no war in Ukraine.

Source: ”European truth« With reference to Trump’s statement at G7 summit in Canada

Details: Trump reminded the audience that « once g7 was g8 ».

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« Barack Obama and a person named Trudeau did not want Russia to be in G8. And I would say that it was a mistake. Otherwise we would not have war now if Russia was in G8, » he added.

Recall that Russia was expelled from « Group Eight » March 18, 2014 – one month after it has invaded Ukraine and two days after it annexed Crimea contrary to international law.

Further, the US President said that the exception of Russia from the G8 was a « big mistake » and he was « very loud » about it, although he was not in politics.

« After all, you spend so much time talking about Russia, and he (Putin. – Ed.) Not at the table of negotiations. So life is complicated. But you would not have war, » Trump said.

Further, answering the questions about Russia, Trump suggested that « there may be enemies at the negotiation table, and he (Putin) was not even considered an enemy », referring to the exclusion time of the Russian Federation from the « Group eight ».

At the same time, the US President acknowledged that Russia’s return to the format is hardly possible because it has been a lot of time, but China’s invitation is « not so bad. »

Trump and during the first presidential term made proposals to return Russia to « Group eight » and already with the beginning of the second term.

He is on Monday arrived at the first Upon returning to the White House Summit G7.