US effort aims to moderate G7's harsh stance on Russia, according to Bloomberg
The US has emphasized the need to amend the wording aimed at Russia in the G7's joint statement, as reported by Bloomberg. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Washington is reportedly aiming to "water down" the language of a communique concerning Russia in the final statement for the upcoming G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
According to Bloomberg, which cites a draft of the joint statement and sources familiar with the discussions, the US has been advocating for more leniency in the wording directed at Russia. The Group of Seven—comprised of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US—is set to convene next week in Charlevoix, Canada.
A report published on Saturday indicates that the administration of US President Donald Trump is focused on bolstering the language regarding China while seeking to “water down” references to Russia. The US aims to eliminate the term ‘sanctions’ in the final statement and adjust the phrase concerning Russia’s capacity to “maintain its war” to instead refer to “earn revenue,” according to Bloomberg.
Additionally, reports suggest that the US has declined Canada’s suggestion to form a task force to oversee the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers that the West alleges are being used by Russia to evade energy export sanctions. In the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration, the US imposed sanctions on over 180 vessels purportedly involved in the illegal transport of Russian oil. Moscow, however, argues that Western sanctions are unlawful and contends that it does not operate a shadow fleet.
In recent developments, Trump has shifted from his predecessor's approach of “isolating” Russia internationally and reopened direct communications with Moscow, which had been halted in 2022. He has emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through diplomatic means, aiming for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev.
Last week, Trump mentioned that the US might consider lifting sanctions “at some point” during peace negotiations. However, he has also warned Moscow of impending “large-scale” sanctions until a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace” are established.
Moscow has claimed that Western sanctions have not succeeded in weakening or isolating the country and instead have resulted in negative consequences for the nations that imposed them.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to Bloomberg, which cites a draft of the joint statement and sources familiar with the discussions, the US has been advocating for more leniency in the wording directed at Russia. The Group of Seven—comprised of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US—is set to convene next week in Charlevoix, Canada.
A report published on Saturday indicates that the administration of US President Donald Trump is focused on bolstering the language regarding China while seeking to “water down” references to Russia. The US aims to eliminate the term ‘sanctions’ in the final statement and adjust the phrase concerning Russia’s capacity to “maintain its war” to instead refer to “earn revenue,” according to Bloomberg.
Additionally, reports suggest that the US has declined Canada’s suggestion to form a task force to oversee the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers that the West alleges are being used by Russia to evade energy export sanctions. In the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration, the US imposed sanctions on over 180 vessels purportedly involved in the illegal transport of Russian oil. Moscow, however, argues that Western sanctions are unlawful and contends that it does not operate a shadow fleet.
In recent developments, Trump has shifted from his predecessor's approach of “isolating” Russia internationally and reopened direct communications with Moscow, which had been halted in 2022. He has emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through diplomatic means, aiming for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev.
Last week, Trump mentioned that the US might consider lifting sanctions “at some point” during peace negotiations. However, he has also warned Moscow of impending “large-scale” sanctions until a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace” are established.
Moscow has claimed that Western sanctions have not succeeded in weakening or isolating the country and instead have resulted in negative consequences for the nations that imposed them.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
