Trump said it is "certainly possible" that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be invited to next year's Group of Seven Summit, though other member nations seemed to disapprove.
Trump's comment Sunday came after he repeatedly touted support for the move. The same day the world leaders convened at the summit in southwest France, European Council President Donald Tusk said that "under no condition" would Russia be invited.
But one day later, Trump told reporters in Biarritz that "It's certainly possible, we'll see," based on a conversation among the members that happened the previous night, according to White House pool reports.
"We had a very good discussion on Russia and President Putin, and a lively discussion, but, really, a good one," Trump said.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with the comment, and added that "
It was lively."