Trump wants Putin back in the G7

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1. The problem with Trump’s Russia push wasn’t just that it was ideologically misguided, but that it would have been a dangerous capitulation to authoritarianism. The G7, after all, represents the world’s leading democracies, a coalition built on shared values like the rule of law and respect for sovereignty. By advocating for Russia’s return, Trump was effectively undermining the very fabric of the group. Not only would it have sent a message that aggression and disregard for international law could be overlooked, but it also risked emboldening Russia’s authoritarian tendencies, particularly at a time when it was actively destabilizing neighboring countries and undermining democratic institutions. Trump’s willingness to disregard these concerns in favor of personal diplomacy was an alarming reflection of how his foreign policy was often driven by short-term gains rather than long-term stability or ethical considerations

2. Does he even explain why? What experts are recommending this, and on what grounds?

   It’s bad enough Trump is President, but it feels like he takes advice from Russian advisors and not U.S. advisors.
   The guy belongs in jail or in Russia.

3. Unfortunately he seems too focused on distancing Russia from China but as the circumstances are it’s more likely EU is going to be more distant from the US as CCP is going to best fake smiles as if their support wasn’t critical to Russia daring to act as it has.

   May have been possible before the Ukraine invasion, but it sets a really bad precedent/image and the risk/reward just isn’t there anymore.

4. POTUS is compromised

5. I want to be suprised.

6. Putin tells Trump to put Russia back in the G7. FTFY

7. What is Trump’s strategy here? What is to gain by de-isolating Russia ahead of negotiations?

   Looking for any thoughtful analysis & steelmanning of Trump’s hypothetical argument.

8. They are partners as we all feared all along. Who is running armies of trolls online that helps Trump? Putin! Who will help Putin now? Trump!

9. Okay so let’s assume that Russia would follow the West and turn on China. And then after the China threat is contained, what’s next? Could Putin and his successor be guaranteed that NATO wouldn’t turn on Russia after China? He has been complaining for years about NATO encroaching on his backyard, and from his point of view (whether right or wrong), NATO doesn’t give a shit. So now when they need him on the team, they suddenly have a change of heart?

   The strategy to engage Russia to contain China seems extremely naive, IMHO. Maybe there was a time and opportunity for that but I think that time is long gone.

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