US reinstates Russia’s Siluanov at G20 finance talks, prompting European backlash

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 finance talks in North Carolina, marking his first in-person participation since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His presence drew criticism from European officials, who expressed concerns about normalization of relations with Moscow. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Siluanov to discuss financial cooperation, while European ministers prepared further sanctions against Russia and opted not to include him in the traditional G20 family photo.

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