Donald Trump demands G7 have Vladimir Putin 'in the room' for summit
4 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump demands G7 have Vladimir Putin 'in the room' for summit

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wants his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin present when he hosts a gathering of world leaders later this year for a G7 summit. President Donald Trump - seen with first lady Melania Trump at the National Shrine on Monday - said he wanted to invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the next G7 meeting President Trump has said he'd like to see Russian President Vladimir Putin a part of the G7 group after Moscow was suspended in 2014 for its actions in the Crimea During President Barack Obama's time in office, Russia was suspended indefinitely from the G8 after it invaded the Crimea region of Ukraine in 2014. 'Its continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside of the G7 and will continue to remain out,' he noted And a spokesman for the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, said Monday Britain opposed allowing Russia back into the group because his government had 'yet to see evidence of changed behavior which would justify readmittance.' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have made it clear they oppose Russia rejoining the G7 Trump also has proposed the leaders of Australia, India and South Korea join.

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Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin
2 hours, 15 minutes ago

Kremlin welcomes the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin

Associated Press  

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Moscow official said Friday. Trump, who has criticized U.S. aid for Ukraine’s war effort, has called Putin “pretty smart” for invading Ukraine and has praised Russia’s military record in historical conflicts. Ukraine is to receive $2 billion in military aid packages after …

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump, eager to turn his inauguration into a global event, is personally extending invitations to some foreign leaders, including heads of state that have clashed with the United States in the recent past. Already, Trump has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his swearing in, his transition team confirmed Thursday, an exceptionally rare offer extended to …

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump, eager to turn his inauguration into a global event, is personally extending invitations to some foreign leaders, including heads of state that have clashed with the United States in the recent past. Already, Trump has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his swearing in, his transition team confirmed Thursday, an exceptionally rare offer extended to …

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

News Analysis: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight

LA Times  

Then-President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. “I think maybe Trump has a better idea now of how to be president,” said Kadri Liik, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussing Trump’s past dealings with Putin. “So let’s see.” Throughout Trump’s first term in office, …

What does Vladimir Putin want from Trump's America?
2 months ago

What does Vladimir Putin want from Trump's America?

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential win, sparking speculation over Moscow’s goals for US-Russia relations under Trump’s leadership. While Putin praised Trump’s resilience, he reminded Washington of Russia’s conditions for peace in Ukraine and hinted at a desire to renegotiate Nato and sanctions policies Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump shake …

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the Ukrainian leader said that the fight …

Live updates | G-7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence
2 years, 6 months ago

Live updates | G-7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence

Associated Press  

ELMAU, Germany — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in Germany’s Bavarian Alps: One Group of Seven family photo didn’t seem to be enough. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — U.S. President Joe Biden urges Western unity on Ukraine — Why Germany is pushing for a ‘ climate …

Live updates | Ukraine war looms large at annual G-7 summit
2 years, 6 months ago

Live updates | Ukraine war looms large at annual G-7 summit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest on the G-7 …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy invited to G20 summit to be attended by Putin
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy invited to G20 summit to be attended by Putin

Al Jazeera  

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says both leaders invited suggesting a compromise was reached despite pressure to bar Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to the G20 summit in November, which will be attended by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, according to the leader of host nation Indonesia. “I have invited President Zelenskyy to attend the G20 summit,” said …

Five times Donald Trump looked to side with Russia against the US
2 years, 10 months ago

Five times Donald Trump looked to side with Russia against the US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Let’s take a look back at a few …

Opinion: How meeting with Biden put Putin on top of the world
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: How meeting with Biden put Putin on top of the world

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Garry Kasparov is the chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative and the Human Rights Foundation and a former world chess champion. His thinking likely goes something As for the Biden administration, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan acknowledged there were no “deliverables” ahead of the Geneva summit and explained that the meeting was “an opportunity to communicate from our …

G-7 summit ends: Commitment on vaccines, climate change; silence on US proposal over China
3 years, 6 months ago

G-7 summit ends: Commitment on vaccines, climate change; silence on US proposal over China

India Today  

The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises Sunday, including vaccinating the world against coronavirus, making huge corporations pay their fair share of taxes and tackling climate change with a blend of technology and money. "The United States is back, and democracies of the world are standing together," …

G7 summit: Jill Biden shares message of love on UK trip with POTUS Joe Biden
3 years, 6 months ago

G7 summit: Jill Biden shares message of love on UK trip with POTUS Joe Biden

Hindustan Times  

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden has been using her sartorial choices to spread messages long before her husband Joe Biden was elected as the President of the United States and most recently Doctor Biden spread the message of love through her choice of outfit as she accompanied her husband for an overseas trip to meet British Prime …

G7 summit: Biden, Johnson to reaffirm bond but tensions simmer
3 years, 7 months ago

G7 summit: Biden, Johnson to reaffirm bond but tensions simmer

Al Jazeera  

On the eve of the G7 summit, the US leader is expected to warn his UK counterpart over Brexit-related frictions in Northern Ireland. The US leader is concerned that Johnson’s heated disagreements with the bloc over the Brexit deal’s so-called Northern Ireland protocol may undermine a 1998 US-brokered peace deal – the Good Friday Agreement – that ended 30 years …

Biden and Putin summit to take place next month in Switzerland
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden and Putin summit to take place next month in Switzerland

CNN  

CNN — The first face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next month in Switzerland, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as the administration and the Kremlin finalize arrangements for the summit. In its own statement, the Kremlin said, “We intend to discuss the state and prospects of further development of Russian-American relations, problems …

G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause
3 years, 8 months ago

G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause

India Today  

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialised nations gathered Tuesday in London for their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years, with the issue of whether to challenge or coax a surging China high on the agenda. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the meeting “demonstrates diplomacy is back.” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the …

President Biden proposes meeting with Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions
3 years, 8 months ago

President Biden proposes meeting with Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and proposed a meeting in a third country in the coming months as tensions between Russia and Ukraine rise in eastern Europe. The White House statement said Biden “emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” and voiced “concerns over the sudden Russian …

Trump wants to host G-7 — and Russia — after election
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump wants to host G-7 — and Russia — after election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants to host the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations after the November presidential election and still wants to invite Russia, which was kicked out of the G-7 after it annexed Crimea. “I’m much more inclined to do it sometime after the election,” Trump told reporters at a White House briefing, …

UK, Canada oppose Russia's return to G7
4 years, 7 months ago

UK, Canada oppose Russia's return to G7

India TV News  

The UK and Canada have opposed Russia's return to the G7, deepening a rift over US President Donald Trump's wish for Moscow to rejoin the group of the world's wealthiest nations. On May 30, Trump announced that he was postponing the G7 leaders' summit, adding that it was "outdated" and that he would like to see more countries, including India, …

Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members

Associated Press  

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will postpone until the fall a meeting of Group of 7 nations he had planned to hold next month at the White House despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Florida that he feels the current makeup …

Trump to convene G7 leaders in video link to discuss pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump to convene G7 leaders in video link to discuss pandemic

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a video teleconference with G7 leaders on Thursday to coordinate national responses to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House said on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from a London hospital this week after treatment for the virus, which left him in the intensive care unit for several days. “Working together, the …

G7 to be hosted at Camp David, Trump announces
5 years, 1 month ago

G7 to be hosted at Camp David, Trump announces

CNN  

Washington CNN — After a dramatic back and forth over where the next G7 will be hosted, Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the summit will be hosted at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland. Trump lamented the decision afterward saying that he had been offering use of the resort for free, and claimed he doesn’t need to promote his …

Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort

NPR  

Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Sanz/AP Alex Sanz/AP Updated at 9:53 a.m. In a series of late-night tweets on Saturday, Trump blamed the reversal on what he described as "Media & Democrat Crazed and Irrational Hostility," following bipartisan claims that he's exploiting his presidency for personal profit. "ased …

Donald Trump ends G7 ready to meet Iran's president, Melania and Justin Trudeau photo gets headlines
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump ends G7 ready to meet Iran's president, Melania and Justin Trudeau photo gets headlines

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron paved the way at a G7 summit for a diplomatic solution to the standoff between Washington and Tehran over a 2015 nuclear deal, but there was little else to show from a meeting at which allies were sharply divided. Key points: Iran's President Rouhani willing to meet Mr Trump over crisis Mr Trump offers olive branch …

Trump privately clashed with G7 leaders over reinviting Putin
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump privately clashed with G7 leaders over reinviting Putin

CNN  

Biarritz, France CNN — A sharp and sometimes bitter disagreement broke out between President Donald Trump and several G7 leaders over whether to allow Russia back into their club during a welcome dinner on Saturday, according to two diplomatic officials and a senior US official with knowledge of the exchange. During the dinner, Trump argued repeatedly that his predecessor Barack …

G7 member leaders hold discussions over Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal, Amazon fires and trade; but group's own unity appears shaky
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 member leaders hold discussions over Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal, Amazon fires and trade; but group's own unity appears shaky

Firstpost  

G7 leaders close their summit Monday with the discussion of world problems including the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest but overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s trade wars Biarritz: G7 leaders close their summit Monday with the discussion of world problems including the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest, but overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s trade wars and questions over the group’s …

Donald Trump puckers up to greet the ladies of the G7 summit
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump puckers up to greet the ladies of the G7 summit

Daily Mail  

President Trump gave quite the greeting to the ladies of the G7 summit Sunday. Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump looked ravishing in red as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave her a welcoming kiss on the cheek. President Trump puckered up for what appeared to be an awkward greeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel French president Emmanuel Macron was all …

G7 Summit: Trump at odds with Western allies on Iran, North Korea and Russia
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 Summit: Trump at odds with Western allies on Iran, North Korea and Russia

Live Mint  

Biarritz: US President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday that he was getting along well with leaders at a G7 Summit in France, but rifts emerged with his Western allies on issues ranging from his trade war with China to Iran, North Korea and Russia. "NICHE ISSUES" Underlining the multilateral discord even before the summit got underway, Trump threatened the meeting's …

Trump says G7 countries had a 'lively discussion' about bringing Russia back
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump says G7 countries had a 'lively discussion' about bringing Russia back

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump says that a 'number of people would like to see Russia back' in the Group of Seven and it's 'certainly possible' that Vladimir Putin will be invited next year. Donald Trump says that a 'number of people would like to see Russia back' in the Group of Seven and it's 'certainly possible' that Vladimir Putin will be invited …

G7 summit sees France focus on environment as Donald Trump's aides slam 'niche' agenda
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 summit sees France focus on environment as Donald Trump's aides slam 'niche' agenda

ABC  

Squabbles have erupted among G7 nations as leaders gathered for an annual summit, exposing sharp differences on global trade, Britain's exit from the EU and how to respond to the fires raging in the Amazon rainforest. Key points: Emmanuel Macron sets agenda for G7 on defending democracy, gender equality, education and the environment But European Council President says it is …

Will Trump blow up the G7 summit?
5 years, 4 months ago

Will Trump blow up the G7 summit?

CNN  

CNN — The biggest question clouding this weekend’s G7 summit in France is whether the President of the United States will blow it up. Furthermore, Trump’s sharp changes to US foreign policy have opened wide gaps with Europe on climate change, Iran, trade and Britain’s exit from the European Unionthat preoccupy other leaders. “The other countries are trying to figure …

President Trump has questioned why he must attend G7
5 years, 4 months ago

President Trump has questioned why he must attend G7

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump departs late Friday for a summit he’s questioned is worth his time. He’s made similar asides in meetings with other world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron, who have encouraged him over the past six months to commit to attending the Biarritz summit, people familiar with the conversations said. …

\'Obama didn\'t want Russia in G7 summit as he was outsmarted by Putin,\' says Trump
5 years, 4 months ago

\'Obama didn\'t want Russia in G7 summit as he was outsmarted by Putin,\' says Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Donald Trump Tuesday said that he would like Russia to rejoin G-7 ahead of the global group of industrialised nation's summit in France this weekend. During the previous Obama Administration, Russia was kicked out of the group which was originally G-8 countries comprising the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and Russia. It should be the …

Trump wants Russia to rejoin G-7 group
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump wants Russia to rejoin G-7 group

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump Tuesday said that he would like Russia to rejoin G-7 ahead of the global group of industrialised nation's summit in France this weekend. During the previous Obama Administration, Russia was kicked out of the group which was originally G-8 countries comprising the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and Russia. It should be the …

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue

NPR  

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated at 11:55 a.m. ET President Trump says Russia should be allowed to rejoin the Group of Seven industrial nations, and Russia's Foreign Ministry has welcomed his remarks. Offering little to substantiate his claim, Trump said, …

Russian President Vladimir Putin sees common aims, pushing Donald Trump on arms pact at G20
5 years, 6 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin sees common aims, pushing Donald Trump on arms pact at G20

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he does not expect any breakthrough at the Group of 20 summit in Japan starting Friday but hopes G-20 leaders find a common understanding of what's needed to bolster economies and financial institutions. The Russia leader and US President Donald Trump are set to meet on the G-20 summit's sidelines, where Putin said he plans …

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