Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, told reporters Tuesday that President Donald Trump does not have the power to facilitate Russia rejoining the G7 as a permanent member.
The United States can invite Russia to participate as a"guest" in the upcoming Group of Seven summit but cannot facilitate the country permanently rejoining the group, according to a leading official from the European Union.
"The prerogative of the G7 chair—in this case the United States—to issue guest invitations, which reflects the host's priorities," Borrell said."But changing the membership, or changing the format on a permanent basis, is not a prerogative of the G7 chair." Trump has repeatedly called for Russia to be permanently readmitted to the group. On Saturday, the president postponed the summit, which had been set to take place in June, until at least September. He also insisted that Russia would be invited, along with South Korea, Australia and India.
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