US vetoes G7 proposal to combat Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers
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US pushes to remove references to sanctions and Russia’s war in Ukraine from a Canadian draft statement

The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, according to reports last night.

Canada, which has the current Group of Seven presidency, proposed the measure ahead of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Quebec later this week.

In negotiations to agree a joint statement on maritime issues, the US is pushing to strengthen language about China while watering down wording on Russia, the reports said.

      • madscience@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        My mom was from New Jersey. I have a lot of family there and only one cousin is MAGA. I know most Americans are ok but if this happened now it could happen again.

        • ghostrider2112@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          2 months ago

          Oh, as long as we have gerrymandering, I guarantee that it will continue to happen again. That is why my wife and I had been on our way out of the country permanently for over a year. But, unfortunately, ran into some unexpected roadblocks for now.

          • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
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            2 months ago

            not only gerrymandering but voter suppression, plus thier constant rigging never gets challenged, or even investigated.