US envoys have refused to label Russia as an 'aggressor' in an international effort to prosecute Russia for war crimes against Ukraine, raising concerns that Russia may be let off the hook. Trump's Administration has also refused to sign off on a planned G7 statement calling Russia the 'aggressor' in the war. European officials fear that Trump's praises towards Putin could lead to Russia being let off the hook as part of a peace agreement. The US is still expected to attend the next meeting in March.