U.S. will not endorse G7 statement condemning Russian strike on Sumy

This was reported by Bloomberg, citing sources.  

According to the sources, the administration of President Donald Trump told G7 partners that it could not sign the statement condemning the Russian strike on central Sumy because it is working to preserve space for peace talks.

At the same time, Canada, which holds the G7 presidency in 2025, informed allies that without U.S. support, continuing work on the document would not be possible.

Bloomberg reviewed a draft of the G7 statement, in which member states argue that the Russian attack on Sumy on April 13 demonstrates Moscow’s continued intent to wage war in Ukraine.

Russian strike on Sumy on April 13

On the morning of Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, Russia launched missile strikes on the center of Sumy. As a result of the attack, dozens of civilians were killed or injured, including children.

Leaders of various countries, institutions, and organizations responded to the Russian ballistic attack on Sumy that morning. Among them were French President Emmanuel Macron, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, and others.