The United States is opposed to using the term "aggressor" in the G7 statement marking the anniversary of Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources.
U.S. representatives at the G7 have objected to the phrase "Russian aggression" and similar formulations that the G7 has consistently used in its communiqués to describe the conflict. For instance, in the statement for the second anniversary of the invasion, such terms were mentioned five times.
According to FT sources, the other countries (the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, and Japan) hope to reach an agreement on the text with the United States.
They noted that the White House's insistence on softening the language reflects a broader shift in Washington's policy, where the war is now referred to as the "Ukrainian conflict."
On February 20, Reuters reported that the U.S. is refusing to co-sponsor a UN resolution dedicated to the anniversary of the invasion. The draft resolution condemns Russian aggression and expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In previous years, the U.S. has always co-sponsored such documents.
As reported by "Podrobnosti," the G7 countries have linked future sanctions against Russia to the Kremlin regime's willingness to engage in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine.