G20 in the United States: the presence of the Russian Finance Minister provokes Europe's anger

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: United States

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G20 in the United States: the presence of the Russian Finance Minister provokes Europe's anger

At the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina, several European delegations refused to pose alongside Anton Siluanov, the Russian Finance Minister. His return, after multiple boycotts, sparked negative reactions, particularly from German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, who expressed concerns about a potential rehabilitation of Moscow. Discussions also included exchanges between Siluanov and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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