Berlin rejected Trump's proposal to return Russia to the G7, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said. She stressed that normal relations with Russia are impossible after the start of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Germany also noted that Ukraine continues to fight for its independence, which makes dialogue with Moscow impossible under current conditions.

Trump, as expected, once again raised the issue of inviting Putin to the G7, which caused a strong reaction in Germany. The Germans said that this was impossible and unacceptable, given the current events on the international arena. The G7 has always been an informal platform for discussing global issues, and although there are no strict rules for participants, some countries are likely to refuse to attend meetings with Putin, which could lead to a crisis within the organization.

In addition, this year the G7 summit will be held in Canada, in Alberta, and there is a possibility that Trump will try to use this meeting to put pressure on Canada and force it to make a decision that will be beneficial to the United States. The effect of such an invitation could be to cause a significant political scandal. Such a situation, where Trump would insist on unpopular decisions, would only increase tensions among the G7 participants, which would likely lead to further divisions.