India Today World Exclusive: President Putin Rejects G8 Comeback, Questions G7’s Economic Standing

World Exclusive | India Today & AajTak in exclusive conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin has firmly ruled out any return to the G8, responding with a blunt “no” when asked about the possibility. Speaking to India Today Exclusively, Putin said he had stopped attending G7 meetings years ago for reasons unrelated to the Ukraine conflict. He also questioned the relevance of the grouping, pointing to shifts in global economic power and noting that India now ranks much higher in purchasing power than several G7 members. Putin acknowledged that G7 nations still have advanced high-tech economies but said many of them are facing recessionary pressures, particularly in Europe. While calling the G7 an important discussion platform, he made it clear that Russia has no interest in rejoining the grouping.