Trump explains why Russia should return to the GXNUMX

US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to return Russia to the G8, since, in his opinion, it is very important to be able to maintain direct contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Photo: Facebook / Donald J. Trump

Trump first raised this issue before the G7 summit, which took place in Canadian Quebec in early June, writesVoice of America".

“We probably spent 25% of the time discussing Russia, and I said that it wouldn’t have been better if they were here. I am not for Russia. I am for the United States, ”Trump said.

According to Trump, if Putin were present at meetings of the heads of influential countries of the world, the group members could use this opportunity to discuss situations in Syria and Ukraine.

“For example, if he were present at this meeting, I would ask him to do such things that go for the good of the world, for the good of the country and for his good,” said Trump.

However, Trump’s proposal was met with harsh criticism from Democrats in Congress.

Senator Bob Menendez, a senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, called on Trump to immediately withdraw his statement.

“No other world leader, except Vladimir Putin, should seriously think that Russia deserves remuneration in the form of membership in the G8 for the illegal occupation of Crimea, violation of international order and interference in the affairs of democratic states around the world,” said Senator Menendez .

He also proposed an amendment to the law on appropriations for national defense, in According to which the US president must clearly state that the Russian Federation will never join G7 (with the participation of Russia G8) until it stops trying to undermine the rules-based international order and does not stop the illegal occupation of Crimea.

"This amendment is a necessary measure that ensures that the United States fulfills its obligations and that President Trump makes it clear that he does not oppose the international order based on the rules that benefit the United States," the senator explained.

Recall Russia was excluded from the group, which includes France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States after the annexation of the Crimea in 2014 year.

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