{
  "id": 4738817,
  "title": "Russian finance minister makes unexpected appearance at G20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/russian-finance-minister-makes-unexpected-appearance-at-g20-4738817",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3311729/russian-finance-minister-makes-unexpected-appearance-at-g20"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance ministers talks on Monday. This marked his first physical presence at the gathering since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, causing controversy. Siluanov also met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, to rally support for economic pressure on Iran and boost growth. However, Siluanov's attendance has frustrated European leaders. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated that he would have preferred a clear stance from Washington that Siluanov not be treated as a regular guest. Klingbeil also told Siluanov during a plenary session that the Russian government must end the war in Ukraine and that the US supports Ukraine. Siluanov refused to participate in a joint photo with European leaders, calling it a \"too big a step.\" The US Treasury chief, during his bilateral meeting with Siluanov, advocated for President Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, a plan that was criticized by Kyiv and Europe.",
  "summary": "ASHEVILLE (UNITED STATES) - Russia's finance minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance leaders' talks Monday, and his first physical attendance at the gathering since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has drawn ire.",
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        "title": "Russian finance minister makes unexpected appearance at G20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/russian-finance-minister-makes-unexpected-appearance-at-g20",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:55:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Bessent meets Russian Finance Minister to discuss Trump’s “peace plan” – media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bessent-meets-russian-finance-minister-to-discuss-trumps-peace-plan",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:10:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Minister of Finance meets French Minister of Economy, Finance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/minister-of-finance-meets-french-minister-of-economy-finance",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:57:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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