Why Russia is no longer a member of the G8

When world leaders commemorated the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the backdrop was the ongoing crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea, which led to Russia’s expulsion from the G8 in March 2014. This decision was supported by global leaders, including Canada’s Stephen Harper, marking a significant shift in international relations, despite differing opinions from figures like Donald Trump.

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