{
  "id": 4767512,
  "title": "US draws European ire over Russia G20 invite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-draws-european-ire-over-russia-g20-invite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/01/us-draws-european-ire-over-russia-g20-invite"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attended the opening of G20 finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday, alongside Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. However, Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has sparked European pushback over Siluanov's attendance, which has been met with disappointment from European leaders seeking to isolate Moscow globally. Trump expressed his willingness to work with all nations, stating, \"We like getting along with everybody.\" The G20, comprising 19 nations and the EU, is meeting to address economic pressure on Iran and economic growth. European Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expressed concern over the US sending a \"troubling signal\" by receiving Siluanov, as the EU did not participate in the traditional family photo. The US-Russia bilateral talks aim to promote economic growth and address global imbalances, but the decision to exclude major US news organizations from the coverage has drawn criticism.",
  "summary": "Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov's surprise appearance at Monday's G20 finance ministers' meeting frustrated European leaders seeking to isolate Moscow over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-draws-european-pushback-with-russia-g20-finance-invite",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:30:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post Business",
        "title": "US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-draws-european-pushback-with-russia-g20-finance-invite-4738816",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Russia G20 finance invite draws European ire as US seeks economic unity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russia-g20-finance-invite-draws-european-ire-as-us-seeks-economic",
        "published": "2026-09-01T01:53:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US draws European ire over Russia G20 invite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-draws-european-ire-over-russia-g20-invite-4769479",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:00:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-brings-back-russias-siluanov-to-g20-finance-talks-angering-europe",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:23:03.000Z"
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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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