A pointy political flip: The US declines to determine Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN decision on Ukraine.

Politics A pointy political flip: The US declines to determine Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN decision on Ukraine. Friday, February 21, 2025

The US opposes the usage of the phrase “aggressor” for Russia and related formulations that G7 leaders have used since 2022 in statements related with the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The Trump administration’s insistence on softening the wording displays a broader shift in US coverage, which now describes the struggle because the “Ukrainian battle.” Moreover, President Zelenskyy’s participation within the digital G7 summit on February 24 has not been confirmed and is in query. The shift in US coverage emerged after Donald Trump referred to Zelenskyy as “a dictator with out elections” and proposed inviting Russia again to the G7. Moreover, the US has declined to co-sponsor a UN draft decision marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This draft condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms dedication to “the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine inside its internationally acknowledged borders.” Traditionally, the US has co-sponsored almost all UN resolutions supporting Ukraine.