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

https://mins.news/en/item/39588

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-01 02:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/us-brings-back-russias-siluanov-to-g20-finance-talks-angering-europe?traffic_source=rss

> Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov made a surprise appearance at US-hosted G20 finance talks in Asheville, North Carolina, and met Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. European officials criticised his invitation, skipped the traditional group photo and warned that Russia’s return could signal an attempt at normalisation.

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