For the second year in a row, the G7 summit concluded without a final joint communiqué, highlighting increasing discord among member countries. President Donald Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with Russia’s exclusion from the G7, attributing the decision to the conflict in Ukraine. This ongoing issue was reported by CFR editors and updated for NBC News.
Established over 50 years ago, the Group of Seven (G7) has served as a platform for coordinating global policy. However, many experts now question the group’s continued relevance and ability to address significant international challenges effectively.

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