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Italy’s Meloni says too early to talk about Russia rejoining G8

  • Possibility of Russia being allowed back into the G8 group
Published January 9, 2026 Updated January 9, 2026 04:57pm
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ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday it was “absolutely premature” to talk about the possibility of Russia being allowed back into the G8 group of leading nations.

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Meloni added, however, she agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron on the need for Europe to reopen a dialogue with Russia.