The United States refused to join the common position of the World Trade Organization (WTO) condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters, citing diplomatic sources and business representatives in Geneva, BTA reports.
For the first time since the beginning of the war in February 2022, Washington does not support the annual statement on the topic. According to analysts, this can be seen as a sign of a change in the tone of American policy towards Russia.
More than 40 WTO member states, including countries from the European Union, Britain, Canada and Australia, supported the declaration presented at a meeting on Ukrainian trade.
The US mission to international organizations in Geneva has not yet commented on the decision, Reuters notes.