US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: United States
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US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov made a surprise appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance talks, causing frustration among European ministers. This marks the first time Siluanov has attended a G20 meeting in person since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European officials, including the Polish Finance Minister, expressed distrust towards Russia, emphasizing the difficulty of engaging in dialogue with a country they view as the aggressor.

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