Donald Trump calls for G7 to readmit Russia ahead of summit
(The Guardian Russia)

US leader says suspension should be reversed, sparking fresh rift with alliesDonald Trump has called for Russia to be readmitted to the G7 club of world leaders, opening up a new rift with US allies who swiftly contradicted him at a contentious summit in Quebec.Although there were smiles and handshakes between Trump and his counterparts from Europe, Canada and Japan, there was no sign by Friday night that they were any closer on the deeply divisive issues of trade, climate change and policy towards Moscow. Related: Freewheeling Trump sounds off on tariffs, pardons and NFL ahead of G7 Related: G7 summit will be a political fistfight for European members Continue reading...