To prevent Russia's oil and gas wealth from causing a backslide to Cold War hostilities, Russia was invited to join what international organization?

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Russia was invited to join the G8 (now G7, following Russia's suspension in 2014 due to its annexation of Crimea) as a strategy to integrate it into the global economic community and prevent a return to Cold War hostilities.

To Prevent Russia's Oil and Gas Wealth from Causing a Backslide