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Russian Finance Minister attends G20 summit in US amid European backlash
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, marking his first in-person appearance at the summit since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The invitation by the United States has caused significant friction with European allies.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expressed strong opposition to the move, stating that hosting the Russian minister sends a concerning signal and refusing to participate in a group photograph with him. Similarly, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański voiced distrust toward Russia. European officials and central bankers collectively declined to appear in the traditional G20 souvenir photo alongside Siluanov.
During the summit, Siluanov held a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. While Moscow described the talks as financial cooperation within the G20 framework, US officials indicated the discussions touched upon the administration's plan regarding the war in Ukraine. Reports suggest Bessent emphasized that progress is contingent upon the end of the conflict.
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Anton Siluanov · Donald Trump · G20 · Lars Klingbeil · Scott Bessent
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- [● 3 SOURCES] European ministers and central bankers refused to appear in the traditional G20 souvenir photo with Siluanov. www.ocafezinho.com · soha.vn · vecer.mk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Siluanov held a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. www.ocafezinho.com · vecer.mk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański expressed a lack of trust in Russia. www.ocafezinho.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During a meeting, Scott Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that nothing is possible until the war ends. vecer.mk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The US government invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. www.ocafezinho.com · soha.vn · vecer.mk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Anton Siluanov attended the G20 meeting in person for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. www.ocafezinho.com · soha.vn · vecer.mk
- [● 2 SOURCES] German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil refused to participate in a group photo with the Russian minister. www.ocafezinho.com · soha.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US administration stated it is working with Russia to promote an agreement to end the conflict. soha.vn