So Trump sticks up for Russia.. I wonder why??

The rest of the G7 nations all agree to continue to exclude Russia from the G8 because of tampering in the elections and political processes of others. I guess Comrade Donald has his reasons.. I wonder if will find out what they are soon?
https://news.sky.com/story/european-members-of-g7-reject-donald-trumps-call-to-reinstate-russia-11399207 (And this is a Murdoch news channel)