Russian President Valdimir Putin was a target of mockery by leaders of the Group of Seven, as they sat around a table Sunday, commencing their three-day summit in Bavarian Alps, Germany.
“We all need to show that we’re tougher than Putin,” he joked, prompting some laughter from his colleagues.
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined in, saying, “We’re going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display.” Putin has been pictured shirtless, riding a brown horse, wearing army trousers, a gold chain and wrap-around sunglasses in images released by Russian state media.“We’ll show them our pecs,” he said.hit the Ukrainian capital city of KyivThe attack was the latest act of destruction in an invasion that has killed thousands and forced millions from their homes.
The world's response to the Russian invasion is set to be a key topic at the G7 summit, and U.S. President Joe BidenLeaders of Britain, Canada, Japan, France and the United States also discussed commodity bans and other ways to reaffirm their condemnation of Russia.
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