Biden says he supports removing Russia from G-20

President Biden Joe BidenDefense & National Security — Biden huddles with allies in Europe On The Money — Unemployment claims at lowest level since late 1960s Energy & Environment — Biden walks tightrope on oil industry messaging MORE on Thursday said he believes Russia should be removed from the Group of 20 (G-20), which consists of the world's largest economies.

Biden said the topic of expelling Russia came up during meetings with NATO and European allies in Brussels.

The president said he raised the possibility that if Indonesia, which is hosting this year's G-20 gathering, or other member nations don't agree with removing Russia, Ukraine should be able to attend the meetings and observe.

This year's G-20 gathering, which is expected to bring together world leaders and finance ministers from member nations, is set to take place at the end of October in Indonesia.

Russia's ambassador in Indonesia said this week Russian President Vladimir Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich PutinDefense & National Security — Biden huddles with allies in Europe On The Money — Unemployment claims at lowest level since late 1960s The US and EU must unite to stop Putin MORE plans to attend, according to Reuters.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan Jake SullivanTrump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC over Russian collusion allegations Biden says he supports removing Russia from G-20 Advocacy groups: Title 42 'undermines our trust in the administration' MORE told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. would coordinate with allies on Russia's status in the G-20.

"On the question of the G20, I will just say this: We believe that it cannot be business as usual for Russia in international institutions and in the international community," Sullivan said.

Russia was previously a member of the Group of Eight, but was expelled from what is now the Group of Seven (G-7) after it illegally annexed Crimea in 2014.