Group 1 - The G20 has increasingly lost direction over the past decade, becoming too large and cumbersome, making it susceptible to political pressures and controversies [1][3] - The suggestion to include Russia and possibly China in the G7 reflects a need for a more global and forward-looking approach, moving beyond the aging industrial powers [2][3] - The idea of a "Nine Country Group" including BRICS nations plus Canada, Eurozone representatives, Japan, the UK, and the US is proposed to better represent current global dynamics [2][3] Group 2 - The G20's effectiveness has diminished, as it has become overly influenced by the G7, leading to a perception among emerging nations that the G20 is driven by G7 ideologies [4] - The G20 should not cease to exist but needs to become more effective, which could be achieved by reforming the G7 to reduce distrust and resentment [4]