Diplomatic Disputes Threaten G7 Unity as U.S. Pushes for Revised Narratives

The upcoming G7 meeting faces internal disagreements as the U.S. opposes strong language on Russia and sanctions, aiming to focus on diplomacy rather than conflict. This has strained unity among major Western democracies, as they attempt to finalize a coherent statement on Ukraine, Russia, and other global issues.

The United States is facing significant pushback from its G7 allies as it seeks to soften the language concerning Russia ahead of a high-stakes summit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the need for diplomatic language to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Tensions have risen as the U.S. diverges from the consensus among Britain's, Canada's, France's, Germany's, Italy's, and Japan's foreign ministers. The meeting in Quebec marks the first G7 gathering since President Trump's return, where unity is being challenged by varying approaches to Russia and Ukraine.

Expectations for comprehensive statements at the summit are high, with Canada advocating attention toward Russia's 'shadow fleet' which circumvents sanctions. However, the U.S. resists agreeing to this narrative, preferring to address broader global issues such as China's influence, complicating the final agreements.

(With inputs from agencies.)