{
  "id": 5009663,
  "title": "G20 leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/g20-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-us-welcoming-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:06:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0902/1590026-g20-finance-ministers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The G20 finance ministers concluded their two-day meeting with a statement that, excluding China, all other participants fully endorsed. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserted that the presence of a Russian minister did not influence the deliberations. Ukraine's European allies had expressed dissatisfaction after Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was granted entry to the US-hosted gathering in Asheville, North Carolina. The G20 discussions centered on issues like the Strait of Hormuz, the Middle East conflict, and US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The chair's statement advocated for free, safe, and predictable navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, although China disagreed with this provision. China also contested a declaration stressing that excessive and persistent imbalances pose risks and can generate economic distortions, which critics attribute to excess industrial capacity in China. The G20 comprises 19 countries 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 Asheville finance talks also laid the groundwork for a G20 leaders summit scheduled for December in Miami.",
  "summary": "G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering with a statement that all but China backed in full, as the United States insisted that the presence of a Russian minister had no effect on talks.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "G20 finance leaders close talks marked by U.S. welcoming Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/g20-finance-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-u-s-welcoming-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-01T23:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/g20-finance-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-us-welcoming-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:58:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "G20 finance chiefs wrap talks with US defending Russia’s participation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/g20-finance-chiefs-wrap-talks-with-us-defending-russias-participation",
        "published": "2026-09-02T04:43:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/g20-finance-leaders-close-talks-marked-by-us-welcoming-russia-5023673",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:09:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says following G20 meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/russia-us-see-grounds-for-financial-ties-russian-finance-minister",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:04:39.000Z"
      }
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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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