Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the central claim about Trump criticizing Russia's expulsion from the G7 supported by available sources. However, the framing of Trump's actions as an "embrace of Putin" introduces a degree of bias. Some claims lack direct verification, relying on broader contextual understanding.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** President Trump opened his remarks at the Group of 7 gathering of industrialized nations by criticizing the decision to expel Russia from the bloc after Moscow’s 2014 “annexation” of Crimea.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the general idea of Trump having a rift with allies and previously calling for Russia's embrace.
  • Verification Source #2: Confirms Russia's expulsion and subsequent sanctions.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports the idea of the Trump administration being perceived as "embracing Putin" by some.
  • Verification Source #4: *Fails to cover* the specific G7 remarks.
  • Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* the specific G7 remarks.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper. In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit." This supports the idea of Trump being open to Russia's inclusion in the G7.
• Verification Source #2: "In a sign of renewed cooperation, the G7 has imposed coordinated sanctions on Russia..." This confirms the G7's stance against Russia.
• Verification Source #3: "...Trump administration “appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin..." This supports the framing of Trump's actions as an "embrace of Putin," although it represents a specific viewpoint.
• The lack of direct coverage of the specific 2025 G7 remarks in the provided sources is a limitation. The claim is plausible given past events and reported perceptions, but not definitively verified.