{
  "id": 4974093,
  "title": "G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/g20-finance-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-us-welcoming-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/02/g20-finance-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-us-welcoming-russia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "G20 finance ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with a statement expressing broad agreement, except for China, on their final statement. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent stated that the presence of Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov did not impact the talks. The meeting occurred despite Ukraine's European allies expressing frustration over Siluanov's welcome at the US-hosted event. The meeting addressed various issues, including the Middle East war, US tariffs, and global economic imbalances. China dissented on the G20's stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while the EU emphasized the need to discuss sensitive economic matters with Russia, which is waging an aggressive war in Ukraine. Despite the tension, the finance ministers agreed that excessive and persistent imbalances pose risks and need collective action. The G20 comprises 19 nations plus the EU and the African Union, and it was established following the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis to enhance global economic and financial stability. The G20 discussions also paved the way for a leaders' summit in Miami in December, with US-brokered talks on Ukraine remaining frozen due to Russia's maximalist demands.",
  "summary": "US treasury chief Scott Bessent says near-unanimous agreement on the final statement shows Russia’s attendance has had 'no impact'.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}