In U
S. political circles, tensions and contradictions have resurfaced regarding the Biden administration’s attitude toward the Ukrainian issue. According to a reputable publication, Politico, citing sources close to the drafting process of the G7 joint declaration, Washington has begun to express its position on the phrasing in the upcoming summit statement of the world’s leading industrialized nations. This situation vividly reveals internal disagreements within the U.S. about approaches to supporting Ukraine and attitudes toward Russian aggression. According to journalists, two senior officials involved in the preparation of the G7 finance ministers’ joint statement reported that the Trump administration opposed including language in the document that would affirm consistent and active support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Specifically, they aimed to forbid words in the declaration such as the necessity of further aid to Ukraine or condemning Russia’s military invasion as “illegal.” Available information suggests that Washington is seeking to avoid any formulations that could increase pressure on Russia or clearly outline its stance on Moscow’s actions. In particular, the Trump administration wants to exclude from the future declaration any language equating Russia’s invasion with international norms, including the word “illegal,” which has recently been actively used by the European Union and partner countries. At the same time, these intentions raise concerns among Ukrainian diplomats and international allies, who expect clear and unequivocal support from the U.S. in countering Russian aggression. Top Ukrainian officials have long urged Washington not to compromise on condemning the war and emphasized the importance of U.S. rhetoric aligning with their actual position regarding Ukraine. It should be noted that these internal American disagreements are unfolding against the backdrop of a tense international context and growing pressure on the Russian government from the West. The U.S., as one of the key players in global politics, has traditionally supported Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. However, recently, voices within U.S. political circles are increasingly calling for less overt support to avoid complicating relations with Moscow and to prevent their own strategic interests from being tied up. The formation of the G7 joint declaration in Canada now faces the risk of failure or, at least, significant weakening due to these disagreements. Forum participants must agree on language that reflects the consensus of the largest industrialized countries, which is an important signal both for Russia and Ukraine. Given the current conflict, it is crucial that such documents carry weight and explicitly demonstrate support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, rather than remaining declarations without concrete content. It is worth recalling that the Trump administration previously showed restraint or even openly denied supporting Ukraine in its fight, which drew criticism from analysts and diplomats. Notably, the lack of a clear position on Russia’s invasion in 2014 and 2022 coincided with attempts by the U.S. at various levels to avoid open confrontation with Moscow. Today, in the context of the upcoming G7 summit, this trend appears to persist, highlighting internal divisions among Ukraine’s allies. Overall, the situation demonstrates that the political landscape in the U.S. regarding Ukraine remains tense and multifaceted. Much depends on how the final joint G7 statement is formulated—both for future international commitments and for continued support to Ukraine in its fight for stability and independence.