Question

ONE QUESTION HELP PLEASE:
why did russia not fully join the group of eight (g8) until 2006?

a) they began their membership at the same time as the G7, but their process took longer

b) they were in alliance with china and north korea, known as the group of 3

c) they are still categorized as a developing country and not seen as a world leader

d) they initially did not want to become members but were persuaded by the G7 to join them