【By Observer News, Qi Qian】

Recently, several U.S. media outlets have reported that President Trump is considering establishing a new group called the "Core Five" (C5), consisting of the United States, China, Russia, India, and Japan. In contrast to the current Group of Seven (G7), the C5 does not include any European countries.

According to RIA Novosti, on December 11 local time, Medvedev, chairman of the United Russia Party and deputy chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council, responded by stating that this idea is an "open insult" to European countries such as Britain, France, and Germany, indicating that Europe "is no longer the leader." He later added that there has been no official response or document confirming the existence of the C5 so far.

"This idea is undoubtedly an open humiliation of Europe under the bad situation, especially for Britain, France, and Germany..." wrote Medvedev on the Russian social media platform Max.

Medvedev said: "That's the fact! You simply don't understand Washington's intentions - you are not in our plans, we don't need you, you are no longer the leader." He also said: "As for what the C5 actually is, we are completely confused."

Later, Medvedev posted again, saying that there has been no official response or document confirming the existence of the C5, and he suspected it was a "anti-Trump strategy" by globalists.

He explained: "It looks like a simple 'anti-Trump' scam planned by arrogant globalists, aimed at sowing discord between the despised Trump and the 'corrupt elements' in Europe."

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According to Politico, on the same day, a seemingly remote idea circulating in Washington - to establish a new group of "Core Five" including traditional rivals such as China and Russia, which contrasts sharply with the existing G7.

The report stated that although this idea seemed impractical, some observers noted that it reflected Trump's style. First, Trump often pushes for deals with so-called "adversary countries," such as approving the sale of NVIDIA H200 AI chips to China, and sending envoys Witkowski and Kushner directly to Moscow to negotiate with Russian President Putin.

An individual who worked in the White House during Trump's first administration said that the idea of the C5 was not entirely surprising.

The person said: "Although there has been no formal discussion about the 'Core Five' or 'G7,' people have indeed discussed that the existing G7 structure or the UN Security Council is no longer suitable for today's international reality."

Politico mentioned that U.S. media outlet Defense One first reported this idea. The report cited sources saying that the concept of the C5 appeared in a longer but unpublicized version of the White House's National Security Strategy (NSS) released last week.

However, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly explicitly denied the existence of a longer version of the "national security strategy," insisting that the published 33-page official version "has no alternative, private, or classified versions."

Nevertheless, several national security experts believe that the C5 concept holds practical significance for this U.S. government.

Tori Tausig, former director of European affairs at the White House National Security Council, said: "This aligns with the way President Trump views the world, which is to discard ideology and prefer cooperation with other major powers that maintain their regional influence." She pointed out that the C5 concept does not include Europe, "I think this will make Europeans feel that this administration sees Russia as the leading power with influence in Europe."

Trump's interview video clip where he criticized Europe's weakness on the 8th

The Trump administration has never stopped criticizing Europe. The U.S. released a new national security strategy document last week, attacking Europe as a region "in economic decline and facing civilizational extinction," causing dissatisfaction and concern among European countries. On the 8th, Trump criticized European leaders in an interview, accusing them of being "weak and incompetent," and vowed to "rebuild European politics."

Politico also mentioned that the Trump administration had previously considered new power configurations, such as the concept of a U.S.-China G2.

In response, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on October 31 that China and the U.S. should interact constructively on regional and international stages. There are many challenges in today's world, and China and the U.S. can jointly demonstrate the responsibility of major powers, work together to do more big, practical, and good things for both countries and the world.

Guo Jiakun pointed out that China has always pursued an independent and peaceful foreign policy. As the largest developing country, a partner of the Non-Aligned Movement, and a member of the Global South, China has always stood side by side with the majority of developing countries. It will continue to practice genuine multilateralism, work with all countries to safeguard the multilateral trading system centered on the World Trade Organization, abide by the principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations, promote a multipolar world order that is equal and orderly, and an economically globalized world that is inclusive and equitable, injecting more certainty and stability into the world.

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