Title: The Uninvited Guest: Why Russia is on the Outside of the World's Most Exclusive Club The G7 has always been known as the world's most exclusive club, a gathering of the most powerful and influential economies in the world. But the club has gone through some major changes in recent years, with one notable absence - Russia. Back in the 1990s, Russia was invited to join the G7, signaling its ascendence as a major power. But today, Russian President Vladimir V. Putin is on the outside looking in, while his enemy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, is the honored guest at the latest G7 summit. This is a clear sign of the shifting global order, as the G7 countries look to confront Russia's aggressive behavior on the world stage. From annexing Crimea to interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russia has become an increasingly isolated and reviled player on the world stage. But it's not just about Russia's actions - it's also about its worldview. Putin's Russia has become a champion of authoritarianism, free from the constraints of democracy and human rights. This is anathema to the values of the G7, which is committed to promoting democracy and human rights around the world. So it's no wonder that the G7 wants nothing to do with Russia. Putin may have once been invited to the world's most exclusive club, but his actions have ensured that he will never be an invited guest again. In conclusion, with the likes of China knocking at the door, the G7 nations have accepted the challenge to make their club exclusive again. Keeping authoritarian regimes away is a necessary step to promote democracy and human rights. The G7, which once welcomed Russia during its ascendancy, now wants nothing to do with it. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian leader, is the honored guest instead of Vladimir Putin.
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