Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA
Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA
China /  Diplomacy

Russia and China should be allowed to join G7, says Vladimir Putin

  • Russian leader also says bloc should let India and Turkey join – a suggestion that few believe will be accepted
  • Russia was expelled from bloc over invasion of Crimea and, apart from Donald Trump, few have an appetite for its return

Topic |   Diplomacy
Sarah Zheng
Sarah Zheng

Updated: 10:58pm, 10 Dec, 2019

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Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA
Vladimir Putin made the comments during an economic forum in Vladivostok. Photo: Kremlin/ DPA
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