# US-Russia diplomatic tensions at G20 summit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-russia-diplomatic-tensions-at-g20-summit
> Updated: 2026-09-01T22:24:25.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina, marking his first in-person appearance at the summit since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. His presence, facilitated by an invitation from the United States, 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.’ Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański also voiced distrust toward Russia. Consequently, European officials and central bankers collectively declined to appear in the traditional G20 souvenir photograph alongside Siluanov.

During the summit, Siluanov held a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. While the Russian Finance Ministry described the talks as covering cooperation on financial tracks and G20 processes, US officials indicated the discussions also 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, informing Siluanov that Washington will not provide economic relief to Moscow at this time.

## Claims

- The US government invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Anton Siluanov attended the G20 meeting in person for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- European ministers and central bankers refused to appear in the traditional G20 souvenir photo with Siluanov. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Siluanov held a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański expressed a lack of trust in Russia. (single source)
- The US administration stated it is working with Russia to promote an agreement to end the conflict. (single source)
- During a meeting, Scott Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that nothing is possible until the war ends. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Russian Finance Minister attends G20 summit in US amid European backlash

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's in-person attendance at the G20 summit in the US has sparked backlash from European leaders, who refused to participate in group photos with him.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-finance-minister-siluanov-attends-g20-summit

### 2026-09-01: US Treasury Secretary Bessent rejects economic relief for Russia

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief will be offered to Moscow until the conflict in Ukraine ends.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-rejects-economic-relief-for-russia

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