U.S. challenges G7 statement labeling Russia as aggressor in Ukraine conflict

The United States is opposing a draft statement from the Group of 7 that labels Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine war. This comes after President Trump suggested Ukraine started the conflict. Canada, which holds the G7 presidency, initially drafted the statement with pro-Ukraine language. However, the U.S. removed references that could be seen as supportive of Ukraine, resulting in a more neutral draft. The current draft acknowledges the war began with Russia's invasion but avoids terms like "Russian aggression." Diplomats are still working on the language of the statement.