Siluanov Makes First G20 Appearance Since 2022, Angering Europe at U.S.-Hosted Talks
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Updated · CNBC · Aug 31
Siluanov Makes First G20 Appearance Since 2022, Angering Europe at U.S.-Hosted Talks
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 31
Summary
Anton Siluanov’s surprise arrival at the G20 in Asheville marked Russia’s first in-person finance-minister attendance since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, catching European officials off guard.
European ministers objected to appearing alongside Russia, and the traditional G20 family photo was ultimately taken without Siluanov present.
Scott Bessent still met Siluanov on the sidelines, telling him there would be no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow while the Ukraine war continues.
The episode sharpened European fears that Washington’s outreach around Trump’s Ukraine peace push could normalize contacts with Russia even as the war grinds on.